The Cerne Abbas Giant, in Dorset, is the largest human representation in Great Britain. The figure is formed by a 30 centimetre wide trench cut into the chalk of the hill and dates from Roman times. It is believed to be a representation of Hercules carved during the reign of Emperor Commodus who believed to be a reincarnation of Hercules himself. Commodus loved to appear in public, dressed as a gladiator, and break the skull of prisoners with a heavy club. This infamous character is vividly portrayed in Ridley Scott’s movie Gladiator.