Headless herm from the Library of Hadrian.
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Title
Headless herm from the Library of Hadrian.
Subject
Library of Hadrian (Athens, Greece)--Pictorial works.
Libraries--Greece--Athens--Pictorial works.
Hermae--Greece--Athens--Pictorial works.
Excavations (Archaeology)--Greece--Athens--Pictorial works.
Libraries--Greece--Athens--Pictorial works.
Hermae--Greece--Athens--Pictorial works.
Excavations (Archaeology)--Greece--Athens--Pictorial works.
Description
This herm was excavated on the library site. Herms (hermae) were displayed in ancient Greece for good luck. The name came from Hermes, who was originally the deity depicted in bust or bust and shoulders at the top of the shaft. On the front of the pole and below the visage was male genitalia, erect. By Roman times, the heads of other male deities would be displayed on the herm.
Creator
Michael W. Handis
Date
April 4, 2013
Rights
Copyright Michael W. Handis, all rights reserved.
Format
jpeg
Language
eng
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