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Fresco of Greek Gods at Thermopolium in Pompeii, Italy

Imagine you are strolling along Via dell’ Abbondanza during the mid-1st century and it is dinnertime. You might stop at the Thermopolium of Vetutius Placidus and be served from the marble countertop facing the street. This fresco (called a lararium) adorns the wall. The two Greek deities shown at either end seem perfect for a bar/restaurant. On the right is Bacchus, the god of wine. On the left is Mercury (also named Hermes) who is the god of commerce and profit.

Fresco of Greek Gods at Thermopolium in Pompeii, Italy

Via dell’Abbondanza 8, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy

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