Car of History chariot clock features a life size statue of Clio, the muse of history
AĀ chariot clockĀ is a type ofĀ mantel/table figuralĀ clockĀ in the form of aĀ chariotĀ whose dial is set into the wheel or elsewhere, its origins date back to the second half of the 16th century…
Atlantes (architecture)
In EuropeanĀ architectural sculpture, anĀ atlasĀ (also known as anĀ atlant, orĀ atlanteĀ orĀ atlantid; pluralĀ atlantes)Ā is a support sculpted in the form of a man, which may take the place of aĀ column, aĀ pierĀ or aĀ pilaster. The Roman term…
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…
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,…
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…
Long-nosed god maskettesĀ areĀ artifactsĀ made from bone,Ā copperĀ and marine shells
Long-nosed god maskettesĀ areĀ artifactsĀ made from bone,Ā copperĀ and marine shells (Lightning whelk) associated with theĀ Mississippian cultureĀ (800 to 1600 CE) and found inĀ archaeological sitesĀ in theĀ Midwestern United StatesĀ and theĀ Southeastern United States. They are small shield-shaped…
Shell gorgetsĀ
Shell gorgetsĀ are aĀ Native AmericanĀ art form of polished, carvedĀ shellĀ pendantsĀ worn around the neck. The gorgets are frequently engraved, and are sometimes highlighted with pigments, or fenestrated (pierced with openings). Shell gorgets were…
The Devil’s Cocktail: A Tale of Glass, Flint, and Royal Curiosity
Picture this: It’s the 1740s, and the Royal Society – that illustrious club of powdered wigs and curious minds – is all abuzz about a devilish little contraption from Bologna,…
Nepenthes disambiguation mentions at Wikipedia
USS Nepenthe (SP-112), a luxury yacht belonging to James Deering Nepenthe was built as a civilian yacht, of a type designated “houseboat” at the time to describe the relative focus on livability in comparison with…
