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- Herm, in Greek religion, sacred object of stone connected with the cult of Hermes, the fertility god.
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A herma (Ancient Greek: ἑρμῆς, pl. ἑρμαῖ hermai), commonly herm in English, is a sculpture with a head and perhaps a torso above a plain, usually squared lower section, on which male genitals may also be carved at the appropriate height.
herm, in Greek religion, sacred object of stone connected with the cult of Hermes, the fertility god. According to some scholars, Hermes’ name may be derived from the word herma (Greek: “stone,” or “rock,” such as a boundary or landmark).
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A hermaphrodite (/ h ər ˈ m æ f r ə ˌ d aɪ t /) is a sexually reproducing organism that produces both male and female gametes. Animal species in which individuals are of different sexes, either male or female but not both, are gonochoric, which is the opposite of hermaphroditic.
Jun 11, 2018 · herm. herm a squared stone pillar with a carved head on top (typically of Hermes ), used in ancient Greece as a boundary marker or a signpost. *herm, *hermes*.*. Statue composed of a head and neck or head and shoulders (often representing Hermes or Mercury) joined to a quad-rangular shaft proportioned to be the same height as a human body and ...
May 9, 2024 · Hermaphroditism, the condition of having both male and female reproductive organs. In humans, conditions that involve discrepancies between external genitalia and internal reproductive organs are described by the term ‘intersex.’. Learn about different forms of hermaphroditism and their treatment.
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Apr 28, 2017 · A hermaphrodite is an organism with both male and female genitalia. In sexually reproducing organisms, males have organs that produce male gametes, usually sperm. Females have different sexual organs that produce female gametes, usually called eggs.
Define Herm. A herm is a type of statue that originated in ancient Greece. It consists of a square or rectangular pillar that is topped with a bust or head of a god or hero. The pillar is usually adorned with carvings or reliefs, and often features a phallus at the base.
