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Shield of Heracles
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The Shield of Heracles is an archaic Greek epic poem that was attributed to Hesiod during antiquity. The subject of the poem is the expedition of Heracles and Iolaus against Cycnus, the son of Ares, w
An early 5th-century BCE depiction of Heracles (left) fighting Cycnus (Attic black-figure amphora, found at Nola)
An early 5th-century BCE depiction of Heracles (left) fighting Cycnus (Attic black-figure amphora, found at Nola)
Talaria
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The Talaria of Mercury or The Winged Sandals of Hermes are winged sandals, a symbol of the Greek messenger god Hermes. They were said to be made by the god Hephaestus of imperishable gold and they fle
One of the oldest known representations: Perseus, wearing the talaria and carrying the kibisis over his shoulder, turns his head to kill Medusa on thi
One of the oldest known representations: Perseus, wearing the talaria and carrying the kibisis over his shoulder, turns his head to kill Medusa on this Orientalizing relief pithos, c. 660 BC, Louvre.
In this 13th century illumination, Mercury (on the right) is mostly naked and has feather-like wings on his head and legs.
In this 13th century illumination, Mercury (on the right) is mostly naked and has feather-like wings on his head and legs.