It's the Day of Hermes aka Mercurius Day aka #Wednesday! 🐏
#Mercurius and #Hermes are not only the messengers of the gods, but the gods of merchants and thieves as well. Here, Mercurius is depicted with his winged hat holding a purse to signify his connection with wealth & success in business.
🏛️ Hermes-Mercurius, Roman bronze figurine, dated 1st-3rd century CE, private collection
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