A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Hermes
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Originally, a boundary stone dedicated to Hermes as the god
of boundaries, and therefore bearing in some cases a head, or head and
shoulders, placed upon a quadrangular pillar whose height is that of
the body belonging to the head, sometimes having feet or other parts of
the body sculptured upon it. These figures, though often representing
Hermes, were used for other divinities, and even, in later times, for
portraits of human beings. Called also herma. See Terminal statue,
under Terminal.
Hermes meaning & definition 1 of Hermes.
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The son of Zeus and Maia, the messenger of the gods, and god of merchants, thieves, and oratory. He was portrayed as a herald equipped for travelling, with broad-brimmed hat, winged shoes, and a winged rod.
Hermes meaning & definition 2 of Hermes.
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in Greek mythology (= ancient stories) , the messenger of the gods, and the god of trade, thieves, travellers, and sport:
Hermes meaning & definition 3 of Hermes.