Gods and Goddesses

Gargoyles abound in DC.  Some are at the National Botanical Garden, like Triton, the Greek messenger of the seas.

Then there is Flora, the Roman goddess of flowers and of spring.  She smiles from within her wreath of roses.

Horned Pan looks on, Greek god of the wild, mountains meadows, shepherds and flocks and rustic music.  He's the guy you want at your party, or maybe not.

And here is Pomona, the Roman goddess of fruitful abundance.  Her name comes from the Latin word pomum, which describes orchard fruit.