The ancient Greek god of travel, trade and trickery, messenger of the god he conducts the souls of the dead to Hades. Invented the lyre; symbols the caduceus and winged cap and sandals. Son of Zeus and Maea
Figures: Hermes Proylaios as a youth and as an adult, Italian (possibly Neapolitan) School, c. 1895-1925, marble; Park Close, Englefield Green, Surrey