VOGLER Joh. Vogler GmbH Hermes, Greek Messenger of the Gods, God of Merchants, Bronzed

• Hermes, Greek Messenger of Gods, God of Merchants, Bronzed

In Greek mythology, Hermes is the patron god of traffic, travelers, merchants and shepherds, on the other hand also the god of thieves and magic. As a messenger of gods, he announces the decisions of Zeus and leads the souls of the deceased into the Hades (underworld). He is one of the twelve great Olympic gods. In the Greeks, Hermes was usually depicted in the figurative representations with the following attributes: youthful, beardless, winged helmet, winged shoes and the magical golden staff. With this stick, Hermes can sleep and make dreams. In addition to the staff, which is wrapped by two looking snakes, it usually holds a wallet on Roman representations. Made of artificial stone and bronzed and coloured by artist hand with great detail.