talaria

[ tuh-lair-ee-uh ]

plural noun

, Classical Mythology.

1. the wings or winged sandals on the feet of Hermes, or Mercury.

talaria

/ təˈlɛərɪə /

plural noun

1. Greek myth winged sandals, such as those worn by Hermes

Word History and Origins

Origin of talaria¹

< Latin tālāria, noun use of neuter plural of tālāris attached to the ankles, equivalent to tāl ( us ) ankle + āris -ar ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of talaria¹

C16: from Latin, from tālāris belonging to the ankle, from tālus ankle

Example Sentences

As messenger of the gods he wears the Petasus and Talaria, and bears in his hand the Caduceus or herald's staff.

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He was presented by the King of Heaven with a winged cap, called petasus, and with wings for his feet, called talaria.

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Of motion is often born inspiration—Hermes, god of oratory, is represented with petasus and talaria—and I am enjoying motion.

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Talaria, wings attached to the ankles or sandals of Mercury as the messenger of the gods.

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I take numeris as a dative; no close parallel presents itself, but compare Aen IV 239-40 'pedibus talaria nectit / aurea'.

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Related Words

• moccasin
• shoe
• slipper