The Temple of Zeus was built at such a time (460 B.C.) when the glory of the Olympic Games was at its zenith. Built entirely of white marble, even the outer walls were also adorned with marble bas-reliefs. Specimens of two such bas-reliefs were featured on two Greek stamps. These two sculptural compositions show us the labours of Hercules and take us into the astonishing world of myths and legends. The first stamp shows Hercules leading the mighty bull to Mycenae - a prehistoric Greek city. The other stamp illustrates Hercules holding up the vault of Heaven supported by Athena. A really Herculeun task for any sculptor who works on marble stone!

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