Hermes - Nová Paka, Czechia
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N 50° 29.689 E 015° 31.125
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Sandstone statue of one of the Greek Gods, the son of Zeus and the Pleiad Maia, and the second youngest of the Olympian gods Hermes (named as Mercury by the Romans) at the bus station in Nová Paka.
Waymark Code: WM14J6N
Location: Královéhradecký kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 07/14/2021
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The statue of the second youngest of the Olympian gods Hermes (named as Mercury by the Romans) has stood at the bus station in Nova Paka since 1997 and recently, during the bus station restoration has been slightly moved to the current place. The statue was made in 1935-36 for Prague's Chateau, Kajetanka bya member of a well-known artistic family, Vojtech Suchard (1884 Nová Paka – 31.10.1968 Praha). In 1997 the sdtatue was donated to town Nová Paka. Hermes is here depicted as a handsome and athletic, beardless youth with winged boots and a herald's wand. Around the wand two snakes are winding.
In Greek mythology, Hermes was the messenger of the gods. With his winged sandals, he was able to quickly move between earthly beings and the gods above. He was said to be the patron of many including: travelers, herdsmen, orators, poets, athletes, inventors and merchants. He is usually depicted with wings on his heels and carrying a caduceus. His Roman counterpart is Mercury.
Time Period: Ancient
Approximate Date of Epic Period: 4th Century BCE
Epic Type: Mythical
Exhibit Type: Figure, Statue, 3D Art
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