The word "colossus" is used almost everywhere these days. In particular, it has become widespread in the gaming and film industries. However, not everyone knows what the meaning of the word colossus is. Colossus is a huge giant statue. There is another meaning. A colossus is a person or an object that is outstanding in size or significance.
Colossus in architecture
Initially, the word "colossus" is an architectural concept that defines statues of enormous size. In the modern world, a large number of existing statues are known, as well as already destroyed or only being designed.
The first known colossus is the Colossus of Rhodes, which is one of the seven wonders of the world. This statue stood in the place where the ships sailed to the port of Rhodes, and its main distinguishing feature was a huge height of 36 meters. However, only 65 years passed, and after the earthquake, the statue was destroyed. Its fragments lay for more than a thousand years, until they were sold by the Arabs who captured Rhodes.
In the modern world, the largest colossus is the Statue of Liberty, which stands in America. From the ground to the tip of the torch of this statue is 93 meters, but at the same time, if we talk about the height of the statue itself, then it is 46 meters. It is worth noting the fact that this statue is a gift of French citizens to America on the centenary of the revolution.
Also of particular note are the Colossi of Memnon, which are two huge stone statues made in honor of the pharaoh Amenhotep III. Statues have been standing in the necropolis of Thebes for more than 3,400 years. The height of the statues weighing 700 tons, taking into account the stone platforms, is 18 meters, while it is worth noting the fact that they were transported to a distance of 670 km on land without the use of river resources, since they would simply have drowned in it. Given the technology of those times, to move such statues it was necessary to make really tremendous efforts.
Domestic colossus ... did not take place
Among those projected, the largest colossus was to be the statue of Lenin, which they were going to install on the roof of the Palace of Soviets. However, in connection with the outbreak of World War II and a number of secondary circumstances, the construction of neither the palace itself nor the statue took place.
Thus, only a huge foundation was originally built on which the Palace of Soviets was to be installed in the project, but subsequently the stone blocks, which were originally intended to continue the construction of the colossal facility, were used as anti-tank hedgehogs, which were used to protect Moscow from the advancing troops. The continuation of the project after the war was frozen due to the need to rebuild the country.
Colossus in the Marvel Universe
In the Marvel universe, a colossus is a superhero with incredible physical abilities. It is worth noting that, in the story, Colossus is Russian by the name of Pyotr Nikolayevich Rasputin. The main feature of this hero is that he can take a steel form, completely covered with steel, gaining tremendous strength and becoming almost invulnerable.
In the form of a steel Colossus, it can lift weights up to 200 tons, has incredible endurance, does not need water and food, and can easily withstand any temperature. In this case, the Colossus himself chooses when he needs to turn into his steel form. However, if for some reason he loses consciousness, then he immediately turns back into a person, which is one of his main weaknesses. Among other things, Colossus often uses his form in order to quickly heal wounds and stop the bleeding received during his stay in human form.
"Ruler of the Colossus"
"Ruler of the Colossus" is a historical strategy in which there are elements of the "item search" genre.
The game begins with the initial collection of resources and food, for which the player must explore various locations. After this, the research phase of various technologies, as well as the active construction of farm buildings, is already beginning. Only after completing all the secondary and basic tasks does the player acquire the glory that has remained with him for centuries. Thus, the player will have to build his own powerful empire, discover modern technologies and not just find out what the Colossus of Rhodes is, but to erect a wonder of the world himself.
Among the features that distinguish the game from analogues, it is worth highlighting attractive graphics and animation, as well as exciting gameplay and a fairly large number of surprises. Among other things, the game "Ruler of the Colossus" will introduce players to the history of the Ancient World.