Aestas. The god of summer; he is crowned with corn and generally holds a sickle in his hand. By poets and artists the seasons are all personified. They are frequently seen together on relievi, medals, and gems. The artists have also followed the poets in representing the four ages of life by depicting Ver (spring), as infantile and tender; Aestas (summer), as young and sprightly; Autumnus (autumn), mature and manly; and Hyems (winter), as old and decrepit.
