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Mercury

Evelyn De MorganProbably 1910 - 1914

De Morgan Collection

De Morgan Collection
United Kingdom

Mercury, was the messenger to the gods, the conductor of souls to the lower world and a dangerous foe. He is depicted here as a young athlete, carrying the caduceus (rod with twined snakes that possessed magical powers over sleeping, waking and dreams) and wearing winged sandals and petasus (Winged helmet). The background shows a mountainous scene.

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