hermae
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The ancient Greek statues of Hermes, known as hermae, stood along the roadsides as markers.
Definition:Objects representing people or animals, often made of stone or metal and used for decoration or religious purposes.
From statues
Example:In ancient Greece, hermae were not only statues of Hermes but also boundary markers used to claim territory.
Definition:Objects placed at the edge of a territory to indicate the limits of a property or area.
From boundary markers
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