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@AimeeMaroux@mastodon.social
2025-05-29 01:03:01
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It's (barely) the Day of #Hermes aka Mercurius Day aka #Wednesday! šŸ
A very late #Hermes post because I worked on my story and almost forgot! šŸ˜±
The immortals of Mount Olympos were not eā€¦

The immortals of Mount Olympos were not exclusively engaged in momentous feats. In this black-figure vase painting, three of them are shown fishing, each perched on a rock. Poseidon (not shown) holds his catch in one hand, his trident in the other. Herakles tries his luck with a rod while Hermes gesticulates at him, probably talking rather than fishing. He wears his boots, traveller's hat, and short chlamys cloak. His kerykeion staff rests in his right hand.