Hermaphroditus was a figure in Greek mythology, known as the son of Hermes, the messenger god, and Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty.
The story goes that Salmacis was deeply enamored with Hermaphroditus and attempted to seduce him.
This fusion resulted in Hermaphroditus being depicted as having both male and female genitalia, and from this myth, the term "hermaphrodite" (meaning a person or animal having both male and female sex organs) is derived.
Hermaphroditus is often depicted in classical art as a figure with a beautiful, androgynous form, embodying the attributes of both sexes.