Hermes
Hermes, one of the twelve Olympians and the god of: messengers, boundaries, travelers, shepherds, cowherds, thieves, liars, orators, athletics, sports, weights, measures, invention, commerce. Hermes has been cunning from birth. Son of Zeus and a nymth named Maia. Hermes is said to have invented the lyre on the day of his birth and stole Apollo's cattle by nightfall. Hermes gave Apollo the lyre which in turn made him the god of music. Hermes got the caduceus which made him the god of shepherds. Hermes is also said to have invented fire.
I think Hermes represents pursuit of excellence because he just tries to be the best he can be.
I think Hermes represents pursuit of excellence because he just tries to be the best he can be.
Hermes' Children
Hermes had many children with many people. He didn't have a specific wife. His children include
-Pan (God of Nature)
-Eros (God of Love)
-Hermaphroditus
-Tyche
-Abderus
-Autolycus
-Pan (God of Nature)
-Eros (God of Love)
-Hermaphroditus
-Tyche
-Abderus
-Autolycus
Hermes in Myth
Hermes is mentioned in a bunch of different myths like...
???: Hermes steals Apollo's cattle but is forgiven by giving the lyre to him. He also gets the caduceus which makes him the god of shepherd.
The Iliad: Hermes helps the King of Troy bargain with Achilles to get Hector's body
The Odyssey: Hermes leads Odysseus off Ogygia and guides the dead suitors and treacherous maidens to the Underworld.
???: Hermes helps protect the infant Dionysus from Hera's rage
Pandora: Hermes is the god who gives Pandora her box.
???: Hermes steals Apollo's cattle but is forgiven by giving the lyre to him. He also gets the caduceus which makes him the god of shepherd.
The Iliad: Hermes helps the King of Troy bargain with Achilles to get Hector's body
The Odyssey: Hermes leads Odysseus off Ogygia and guides the dead suitors and treacherous maidens to the Underworld.
???: Hermes helps protect the infant Dionysus from Hera's rage
Pandora: Hermes is the god who gives Pandora her box.
Tools and Symbols
Caduceus-Hermes has always been depicted as holding a caduceus which he got from Apollo by giving him the lyre. The caduceus is also called the shepherds staff and makes him the god of shepherds. The caduceus has commonly been confused with the rod of Asclepios, the god of medicine, which has only one snake around it. So that is why the caduceus if commonly shown as representing medicine.
Winged Sandals-Since Hermes is the god of messengers along with Iris the goddess, he uses his winged sandals to fly faster than the wind to deliver messages around the world.
Winged Sandals-Since Hermes is the god of messengers along with Iris the goddess, he uses his winged sandals to fly faster than the wind to deliver messages around the world.
Modern Day Allusions
- Hermes' name is used in Hermes Soap
- Mercury (Hermes' Roman Name) is the name of a car brand
- Mercury the Planet
- Mercury Auto Insurance
- Hermes is on the FTD Flower Delivery Company
- Hermes is shown in many delivery logos
Places related to Hermes
Arcadia-Hermes is said to have been born is Arcadia in a mountain
Olympus-Hermes is one of the Olympians and so he lives on Mt. Olympus with the other 11 gods and goddesses
Olympus-Hermes is one of the Olympians and so he lives on Mt. Olympus with the other 11 gods and goddesses