Relief depicting Kairos at The State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg

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In ancient Greek mythology, Caerus or Kaerus, known as Kairos in Greek, embodied the essence of opportunity, luck and favorable moments. Characterized by his striking appearance with a single lock of hair, he was often depicted in this manner. His Roman counterpart, Occasio or Tempus, shared similar qualities. Born as the youngest child of Zeus, Caerus embarked on a tumultuous relationship with Fortuna after neglecting to overthrow his father, an action that many believed he would undertake. This object is part of "Scan The World", a non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory. Through this endeavor, a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from across the globe is being created for public access at no cost. Scan The World is an open-source community effort, welcoming contributions from individuals who possess interesting items they wish to share. Those interested in participating can email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how they can contribute. Scanned using photogrammetry and processed with Agisoft PhotoScan technology.