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The statue was built to commemorate the victory of Rhodes over the invading forces of [[Antigonus|Demetrios Poliorketes]] (''Besieger of Many Cities''), son of Antigonus. Rhodes was aided in its defense by [[Ptolemy]], a former general of [[Alexander the Great]]. Since Ptolemy associated with the sun god ([[Helios]] to the Greeks; [[Ra]] to the Egyptians), the portrayal of the sun god in the Colossus's form was an especially remarkable tribute to the general.
The statue was built to commemorate the victory of Rhodes over the invading forces of [[Antigonus|Demetrios Poliorketes]] (''Besieger of Many Cities''), son of Antigonus. Rhodes was aided in its defense by [[Ptolemy]], a former general of [[Alexander the Great]]. Since Ptolemy associated with the sun god ([[Helios]] to the Greeks; [[Ra]] to the Egyptians), the portrayal of the sun god in the Colossus's form was an especially remarkable tribute to the general.
The Colossus is referenced in the [[Petrarchan sonnet]] [[The New Colossus]], written by [[Emma Lazarus]].
The Colossus is referenced in the [[Petrarchan sonnet]] "''[[The New Colossus]]''", written by [[Emma Lazarus]].
== See also ==
== See also ==