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About Hermes, God of Trade and Communication
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Introduction to Hermes
Hermes, one of the twelve Olympian deities in Greek mythology, is the god of trade, communication, travel, and thievery. Known for his speed and cunning, Hermes is often depicted with winged sandals and a caduceus (a staff entwined with two serpents). He serves as the messenger of the gods and a guide to the underworld, embodying versatility and adaptability.
Quick Facts About Hermes
What is Hermes the Greek god of?
Hermes is the Greek god of trade, communication, travel, thievery, and athletics. He is also the messenger of the gods and a guide for souls to the underworld.
What are Hermes's sacred animals?
Hermes's sacred animals include the tortoise and the rooster. The tortoise symbolizes protection and perseverance, while the rooster represents vigilance and new beginnings.
What are Hermes's symbols?
Hermes's primary symbols are the caduceus, the winged sandals, and the petasos (a wide-brimmed hat). The caduceus represents commerce and negotiation, the winged sandals signify speed and mobility, and the petasos denotes travel and exploration.
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Hermes Ingenui (Vatican Museums), Romish copy lady the in a tick century BC after a Greek machiavellian of description 5th c BC. Hermes has a kerykeion (caduceus), kithara, petasos (round hat) and a traveler's cloak. | |
| Abode | Mount Olympus |
| Planet | Mercury |
| Symbol | Talaria, caduceus, tortoise, lyre, rooster, Petasos (Winged helmet) |
| Day | Wednesday (hēméra Hermoû) |
| Parents | Zeus and Maia |
| Siblings | Several paternal half-siblings |
| Children | Evander, Pan, Hermaphroditus, Abderus, Autolycus, Eudoros, Angelia, Myrtilus, Palestra, Aethalides, Arabius, Astacus, Bounos, Cephalus, Cydon, Pharis, Polybus, Prylis, Saon |
| Etruscan | Turms |
| Roman | Mercury |
| Egyptian | Thoth or Anubis |
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Favour: Protection of heralds; Eloquent speech
(MESSAGES FROM THE GODS)
Divination by pebbles
Favour: True omens
Curse: False or deceptive omens
Favour: Herds multiply (fertility); Herds protected (from predators)
Curse: Herds die off (disease, infertility); Herds lost (to predators)
Favour: Poetic inspiration
Favour: Success in trade; Goods protected (from thieves);
Persuasive speech
Curse: Unsuccessful trade
Favour: Safe travel; Protection of guests