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holds a cornucopia containing the riches she gives to her followers . In ancient Rome , she oversaw the distribution of grain to the poor , thus her reputation for justice and fairness . She often appears blindfolded in front of courthouses across the United States . The Greeks called her Tyche . They considered her luck capricious , while the Romans thought luck came to those whom the gods favored . At her feet lies an excellent interactive map to guide shoppers through the cobblestone streets of the Forum .
Diana , the goddess of the hunt and wild animals , brought fertility to her worshipers . The original of the life-size marble statue resides in the Louvre Museum . It is a 1 st or 2 nd century copy of a lost Greek bronze original attributed to Leochares ( c . 325 ). Like so many other statues , someone “ discovered ” it . A bronze copy of the statue ( 1813 ) stands in the gardens of Fontainebleau .
This posh , upscale Xanadu forms the glittering heart of the city of lights . It is an adult male playground . However , its constant expansion with the addition of new luxury hotel towers created a sprawling and confusing layout . Guests trek a long winding way from the check-in desk to the original Forum towers . Given time , a man can find everything he desires : sports book , poker room , steak house , cigar bar , top entertainment , and of course , all types of gambling from slots to Pai Gow . Replica art enhances the Palace , fleshing out the theme of Roman grandeur . Anonymous busts lend dignity to countless niches and alcoves . Statues of Caesar , Cleopatra , and Joe Louis perpetuate good luck rituals and motivate gamblers to take a chance . Alpha males find Caesars synonymous with luxury , enticement , and privilege .
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