|
herm| In ancient Greece and Rome, a square pillar on which were carved the head and genitals of the god Hermes. Probably originating as boundary stones, they were set up on street corners, at crossroads, and along roadways as milestones. They also played a role in fertility rites. By the 5th century BC the herm form was being used for carved portrait busts. |
Herm| One of the smallest of the Channel Islands; area 1.3 sq km/0.5 sq mi. It is a holiday resort, separated from Guernsey, some 6 km/4 mi distant, by the Little Russel Passage. Herm is administratively part of Guernsey. Tourism and dairy farming are the island's main industries. |
| The island has prehistoric remains, and a beach where a great diversity of shells can be found. |
How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
?Sign in  |
|---|
|
|
|