Authorities say the statue dates back to the Hellenistic period and are investigating how it ended up among garbage. It was worse for wear — no head and no arms.

An ancient marble statue of a woman believed to be more ... while Hera is often seen holding a pomegranate in a nod to her role as fertility goddess, she said. The ancient artifact will be sent ...

Atop Cividade Hill in northern Portugal, the ancient city of Bracasa ... similar to those worn by Tyche, the Greek goddess of fate who symbolizes fertility, happiness, prosperity and wealth ...