Poseidon of Melos

The Poseidon of Melos (Ancient Greek: Ποσειδῶν τῆς Μήλου) is a statue of Poseidon in the National Archaeological Museum, Athens (NAMA), with an inventory number 235, which is dated to the last quarter of the second century BC, thus to the Hellenistic Period.

The sea god is depicted naked to the waist in an awe-inspiring pose, with his muscular right arm raised, probably in order to hold a trident (now lost).

His himation hangs around his hips, covering his legs and genitals; he holds it in place at his side with his left hand.

His back is also partially covered; a bit of cloth lies, mysteriously suspended, on his left shoulder.

Media related to Poseidon from Milos (NAMA 235) at Wikimedia Commons

Frontal view of the statue in its current location in room 30 of NAMA ( in the background)