{"product_id":"hermes-mercury-messenger-of-the-gods-sculpture","title":"Hermes Mercury Messenger of the Gods Sculpture","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCelebrate one of the most fascinating figures of ancient mythology with this detailed \u003cstrong\u003eHermes Mercury Messenger of the Gods Sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e. Nearly a foot tall, the composition captures the youthful, idealized form traditionally associated with \u003cstrong\u003eHermes in Greek mythology and Mercury in Roman mythology\u003c\/strong\u003e, complete with the winged headgear that instantly identifies the swift divine messenger.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHermes served as \u003cstrong\u003emessenger of the Greek gods\u003c\/strong\u003e, patron of travelers, and guide of souls to the Underworld. Ancient representations commonly show him with winged sandals and a herald's staff, emphasizing his ability to move freely between the worlds of gods and mortals. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The Romans adopted many of these same traditions under the name \u003cstrong\u003eMercury\u003c\/strong\u003e, whom they especially associated with commerce and trade. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sculptural interpretation presents Hermes in a dramatic seated pose, his body twisting upward while one arm reaches toward his winged headgear. Flowing drapery, carefully modeled anatomy, and richly sculpted details give the piece the character of a classical museum study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtistically cast in \u003cstrong\u003edesigner resin\u003c\/strong\u003e, the sculpture recreates the luminous appearance of carved stone while allowing the fine facial features, wings, garments, and muscular form to remain sharply defined. It makes a distinctive display for a library, office, classical interior, mythology collection, or anyone fascinated by ancient Greece and Rome.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Topland Trading","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42063444410457,"sku":"FTL6139","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/1623\/9449\/files\/Hermes_Mercury_Messenger_of_the_Gods_Sculpture.jpg?v=1786998457","url":"https:\/\/statue.com\/products\/hermes-mercury-messenger-of-the-gods-sculpture","provider":"Statue.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}