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Flash Roll Cylinder Chess Set Standard Size Chessman And Board Star 1050316

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Price:
AU $44.17
+ $16.53 postage
Estimated delivery Tue, 24 Dec - Wed, 15 Jan
Returns:
60-day returns. Seller pays for return postage.
Condition:
New
The Legend: A glorious city was the bone of contention between two powerful gods. The God of the Sea, Poseidon, and the Goddess of Wisdom, Athena, each wanted the city to be named after themselves. The divine conflict was fierce so Zeus declared that each god had to make an offer to the citizens. Poseidon lifted his trident and struck the rock of the Acropolis where sea water burst out. “It will warn you for upcoming storms. “Your city will conquer the seas,” he said. Athena knelt and touched the ground where an olive tree started to grow. “For food, oil, wood and light. “Your city will become the symbol of civilization.” Despite the rage of Poseidon, Athena's gift was preferred and ever since the city is called Athens. The Chessmen: Greek sculptors loved to recreate this divine conflict t.