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.