OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation · J199
Paper 1
Revise: GreeceHe also guided souls to the Underworld. His traveller’s hat, called a petasos, and winged sandals or boots suit a god who moves between places. His caduceus, or messenger’s staff, identifies his role as a divine messenger.
- Revise: Rome
Mercury’s identifying staff, conventionally shown with two entwined snakes.