Sleeping Hermaphroditus

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This sculpture is an iconic Roman artwork inspired by a Greek original dating back to the 3rd-2nd century B.C. Discovered at Hadrian's Villa, it showcases the artistic prowess of the era. Hermaphrodite was born from the union of Aphrodite and Hermes, two powerful deities in ancient mythology. According to legend, a nymph fell deeply in love with Hermaphroditus and, through her devoted prayers, the gods transformed her beloved into an androgynous being by merging their bodies together.