Tuesday, 26 April 2016

This statue of Heracles gets removable penis because it keeps getting nicked!


A statue of one of the greatest mythical heroes of all time has had a removable penis attached  because people kept stealing the original. Heracles may be known as the greatest of the Greek heroes and a paragon of masculinity who impregnated 50 women in one night. But a statue of the musclebound hunk has fallen foul of cheeky visitors one time too many. The 3m tall statue of the hero - known in Roman myth as Hercules - was seen without his manhood by many, causing authorities at the park in Arcachon, south-western France where he is on display to think smart. They've come up with a movable member, and it'll only be displayed in all its glory during special ceremonies and public events.



Town mayor Yves Foulon told the Sud-Ouest newspaper: “I wouldn’t wish anyone — not even my worst enemies — to go through what has been inflicted on this statue.”
Deputy mayor Martine Phelippot added: "Considering Heracles' fragile manhood we've chosen to give him a removable prosthetic that we can add to the statue before each ceremony."
Heracles, married four times in his life, was known for his bedroom antics. One memorable story saw him staying at the palace of King Thespius who asked him toe slay the Lion of Cithaeron. As a reward, the king offered Heracles the chance to make love to his daughters - all fifty of them - in one night. Heracles complied and they all became pregnant and all bore sons. 

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