Terminus (Roman god)
InĀ Roman religion,Ā TerminusĀ was the god who protectedĀ boundary markers; his name was theĀ LatinĀ word for such a marker.Ā SacrificesĀ were performed to sanctify each boundary stone, and landowners celebrated a festival called the “Terminalia” in…
Terms, not to be confused with Herms…sometimes (architecture)
InĀ Classical architectureĀ and in art aĀ termĀ orĀ terminal figureĀ (plural:Ā termsĀ orĀ termini) is a human head and bust that continues down as a square tapering pillar-like form. It is usually distinguished from aĀ herm, which has a…
Turms, Etruscan equivalent of Mercury and Hermes
InĀ Etruscan religion,Ā TurmsĀ (usually written as šššššĀ TurmÅĀ in theĀ Etruscan alphabet) was the equivalent of RomanĀ MercuryĀ and GreekĀ Hermes, both gods of trade and the messenger god between people and gods.Ā He was depicted with the same…
herm. and Herm.
herm. is a botanical/zoological abbreviation for hermaphrodite, a sexually reproducing organism that produces both male and female gametes. Herm. following the name of a Christian saint denotes that the saint was a hermit
Klaatu, a fictional alien appearing inĀ Marvel Comics, is a member of the extraterrestrial race called the Herm
TheĀ HermsĀ are a race ofĀ whale-like creatures with yellow-white skin that can absorb all manner of electromagnetic energy for strength and substance, which can also allow them to briefly transform into beings…
Statue of Hermes (five fables)
There are five fables of ancient Greek origin that deal withĀ the statue of Hermes. All have been classed as burlesquesĀ that show disrespect to the god involved and some scepticism concerning…
Herma
Picture this: You’re strolling through a classical Greek agora, minding your own business, when BAM! You’re face-to-face with a square pillar sporting a head, maybe some pecs if you’re lucky,…
Redhorn Lake (Montana)
Redhorn Lake is located in Glacier National Park, in the U. S. state of Montana. Redhorn Lake is in the Livingston Range. Glacier explorer Marc Ankenbauer called it one of the most remote lakes in the…
Redhorn Peak (Montana)
Redhorn PeakĀ (8,128 feet (2,477Ā m)) is located in theĀ Livingston Range,Ā Glacier National ParkĀ in theĀ U.S. stateĀ ofĀ Montana. Redhorn Peak is situated along theĀ Continental Divide. The Livingston Range is a mountain range located primarily in Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana,…
Caradhras Pass aka Redhorn Pass, Redhorn Gate and Dimrill Stair in LOTR
Caradhras was one of the mightiest peaks in the Misty Mountains. “Caradhras was called the Cruel, and had an ill name long years ago, when rumour of Sauron had not been heard…
Peris
In Persian mythology, Peris are exquisite, winged spirits renowned for their beauty. Peris were later adopted by other cultures. They are described in one reference work as mischievous beings that have been denied entry to paradise until they…
