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talaria

/təˈlɛə.ri.ə/

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noun

/təˈlɛə.ri.ə/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее крылатые сандалии, которые, согласно знаменитому образу, носил бог-вестник Гермес в греко-римском искусстве и мифологии.

A noun referring to a winged sandal, as famously worn by the messenger god Hermes in Graeco-Roman art and mythology.

irregular plural

  1. C2formal

    A pair of winged sandals, often depicted in classical art as worn by the messenger god Hermes (or Mercury) to enable swift travel.

    ruКрылатые сандалии

    • In the painting, Hermes is shown wearing his golden talaria.
    • The sculptor depicted the god with talaria fastened to his ankles.
    • According to myth, the talaria allowed Hermes to fly between worlds.