Just to follow up on the anecdote, a bit, if that's alright.

I found a better picture on the statue on the internet.

I think it must be the statue to the right on this picture.

Is it a lion?

And who's face is it on the bottom of the picture?

Is it Poseidon?

Thanks in advance!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2263/1543658096_b0449ac328_o.jpg