Vesta with Pales Plaque Serpent Mexico City

Mexico City

Goddess of flowing rivers

The mixing of Christianity

Each plaque is individually handpainted by master artists

Freya ruled Odin's Valkyries and is reputed to have taught him women's mysteries

Vesta with Pales Plaque Serpent Mexico CityGoddess of household harmony. She rests at ease and content, symbols of wealth and well being surrounding her. Vesta, (whose Greek name, Hestia, means "hearth"), is accompanied by the donkey god Pales, a symbol of creative labor and fertility throughout the ancient world. The serpent represents Vesta's generative power, while her scepter and headdress signify her rank. [Berlin Staatliche Museum, 2nd cent. CE] 7 3 4" x 6 3 4" gypsumstone plaque, tan