Greek and Roman Mythology: The Olympians: Hermes
[ Aphrodite ] [ Apollo ] [ Ares ] [ Artemis ] [ Athene ] [ Hades ] [ Hephaestus ] [ Hera ] [ Hermes ] [ Hestia ] [ Poseidon ] [ Zeus ]
Hermes was the winged messenger of the gods.
He was the god of flocks, road, eloquence,
trading, thieves, commerce,
and was also associated with fertility. Trade and travel were closely related so he became a god of mercantiles, gambling,
profit, hazard, and gaming. He was also the god of athletes and is given credit for inventing boxing and racing.
He was also the inventor of the lyre, and was the bringer of good fortune,
god of shepards, boundaries, and the guardian of graves. It was his job to lead the souls as he was the only one who
could find his way back.
Pronunciation: HUR-meez
Depicted: He was depicted as a young bearded man wearing a wide brimmed hat, sandals, and carrying his staff with two snakes around it.
Other Names: Mercury
Father: Zeus
Mother: Maia (Mountain Nymph)
Children: Autolycus, Daphnis, Hermaphroditus, Myrtelius, Priapus, Silenus
Other Names: Mercury, Psychopompos, Logios, Diactoros, Agonios
Symbols: Caduceus (staff), Helmet, Winged Boots
Cult Center: Arcadia
Myths: The Illiad
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