Nude images of male athletes, gods and fighters could be found everywhere in ancient Greece.
Everywhere!
These images were displayed wherever people gathered, to serve as symbols of Areté or Manly excellence - to remind the ancient Greeks just how much they valued and cherished Areté.
These male nude images were symbols of Righteousness, that when a Man had Areté, that he was in total possession of his Manhood.
A Man with Areté had the ability and willingness to fight. He possessed all the Moral Virtues that make Men good, such as Humility, Integrity, Selflessness, Self Control and showing the proper Respect for people, places and things.
Areté was very important to the ancient Greeks.
Areté is very important to us as well.
Train and fight!
Always seek and cherish Manliness!
WarriorMale
aw man that’s a nice description of the statues and their importance, thanks warriormale