Caesars Palace : The First Themed Casino in Las Vegas
in Florence . When commission members realized the energy and majesty of this work , they decided to place it in the central square of Florence . There it represented the resolve of Florence to maintain its independence from larger and more powerful city-states like Rome . The replica at the entrance stands as a symbol of boldness , self-assurance , and success for the men who enter the casino . The statue , in modern times , often serves as an emblem of the gay rights movement .
Bacchus�Michelangelo ’ s Bacchus deftly portrays the god of wine and revelry .
The great Italian artist portrayed the Greek god as naturally robust and self-assured , the epitome of endless pleasure . Bacchus appears relaxed and inviting . He holds a goblet of wine in his right hand and the skin of a tiger in his left . Sacred ivy leaves wreath his hair . The satyr by his side steadies and balances his statue . The Cardinal who commissioned the statue thought it blasphemous and refused to accept the finished work . Put a suit on Bacchus and he could be any of the young men doing business and seeking pleasure at Caesars . Sarno named the expensive all you can eat buffet after Bacchus .
Hebe�The original statue of Hebe by Adam de Vries ( 18 th century ) is in a private collection . Hebe represents youth , Spring , and forgiveness . She is the daughter of Zeus and Hera . She served as cupbearer to the gods on Mount Olympus bringing them the nectar and ambrosia that kept them youthful . She also acted as chambermaid to several goddesses . She married Hercules and bore him twin sons . The Romans called her Juventas and assigned her the protection of young men coming of age . This replica accents her youth and shows her holding her symbols : a bowl and pitcher .
A marble Statue of an Armed Roman Soldier and a reflect- 111