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The rank of Mercury--His occupations--His statues-- Cadueceus--The purse bearer--The sword--The cup of Hermes--The four symbols--Nebo's temple--E-Sigalia-- Pozzuoli--Its merchants--The Serapeon--Serapis--Roman villas--The temple of Mercury at Baiæ--Mercurius--His work--His parentage--His Infancy--Gifts from the gods-- Golden-leaved rod--Wings--The planet--Different cognomens--Representations--Thoth--Inventions--Priests-- Sirius--Hermes introduced by the Pelasgi--Books of Thoth--Inventor of games--Great teacher--Titles of books--Connection with cards--Their scientific arrangement.