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The well-preserved sculpture, which dates to around 300 B.C., was once used as a street marker
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Ancient Greek Bust Found during Athens Sewage Work
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Hermes Myth: Over 361 Royalty-Free Licensable Stock Photos
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The Desecration of the Statues of Hermes, 415 BCE - World History
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Hermes and Dionysus, ancient classical Greek statue of Hermes of
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Hermes Atalanta - Ancient Greek Statue