Bust of Greek god found during Athens sewage work
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Greek authorities discovered a bust of the ancient god Hermes during sewage work in central Athens on Sunday, surprisingly in an unscathed condition. According to the Greek Culture Ministry, the head appears to be dated back to around 300 BC — that is, either from the late fourth century BC or the early third century. Hermes is an Olympian deity, considered a messenger of the gods in the ancient greek religion, and is characterised by his “winged sandals” allowing him to move between the realms of the mortal and divine.
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Ancient Greek god's bust found during Athens sewage works
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