Design and Pictures

  THE HERMENS IN DRESDEN ZWINGER The Dresden Zwinger is a historic building complex located in the heart of Dresden, Germany. One of its most prominent features is the collection of statues known as the "Hermensäulen" or "Hermens" in English. These statues, which are made of sandstone and stand over two meters tall, were created in the 18th century and are still on display in the Zwinger today. The Hermensäulen were designed by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann, the architect responsible for the construction of the Zwinger, and were sculpted by Balthasar Permoser. The statues are based on the ancient Roman tradition of the herm, a sculpted head of the god Hermes mounted on a pillar or column. In the Zwinger, the Hermensäulen depict the heads of various gods and goddesses from Greek and Roman mythology, including Zeus, Hera, Apollo, Athena, and Venus. One of the most striking features of the Hermensäulen is their intricate details. Each statue is carved with great pr...

  4 FOOLS OF THE KING Once upon a time, there was a king who had a penchant for fun and foolishness. He had four fools who always stood by his side and made him laugh. These four fools were known for their pranks and jokes, which they often played at the expense of the king or his courtiers. One day, the king decided that he had had enough of the pranks and that it was time for the fools to do something more productive. He called them to him and said, "My dear fools, I have decided that it is time for you to do something other than just joking. I want you to use your talents and abilities to do something useful for our kingdom." The four fools were initially confused and did not know what to do. They had never done anything other than joke and play. But when the king explained to them that he had a challenge for them, they became curious. "I have a problem," said the king. "I need a way to get my army across the river to conquer a neighboring kingdom. ...