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The Spirit of Commerce
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On the south side of Grunow's mausoleum is a statue of a god. He wears a winged cap; there are wings on his feet and on the snake-entwined staff he carries, the caduceus. He is Hermes, also called Mercury, whose diverse portfolio includes commerce, travel, and literature. He is the messenger of the gods. At the base of the statue are the words
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