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According to ancient Greek folklore, in songs sung by entertainers before the invention of writing, Hermes found a tortoiseshell, and strung some dried animal intestine across it, perhaps with a very simple wooden bridge to control the pitch when he struck it. I wrote about this in much more detail in my book "Hermes the Olympian" available on Amazon.com in e-book and paperback.
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Why did Hermes make a lyre?
Hermes made a Lyre in order to satiate Apollo's anger for stealing his sacred cattle. Hermes proceeded to give the Lyre to Apollo who became ingrossed with it and forgot about his cattle.
What inventions did Hermes make?
The lyre and sandals.
Why did Apollo get the lyre from Hermes?
Hermes gave Apollo the lyre in trade for the Apollo's cattle that Hermes stole
What did Hermes use cowgut to make?
he uses the strings to make an instrument (lyre)
What did Hermes give?
The lyre Hermes made.
What did Hermes give Apollo?
The lyre Hermes made.
Did Hermes kill?
Yes the Greek God hermes did kill. He killed a turtle and he used its shell to make the first lyre.
Who gave Apollo the lyre?
Hermes exchanged the lyre for Apollo's cattle.
Who was the god that gave his brother the lyre and was a messenger?
Hermes is the messenger of the gods. He gave his brother Apollo a lyre to make up for stealing his cows.
What did Hermes do shortly after he was born?
Shortly after he was born, Hermes invented the lyre. A bit after that, he stole cattle from Apollo. Apollo agreed to give Hermes the cattle in exchange for the lyre.
Who did the Greeks associate the lyre with?
The Greeks associated the lyre with Apollo. Hermes actually created it, but after he stole Apollo's cattle and was arguing with him, Hermes started to play the lyre. Apollo was so entranced that he traded the cattle for the lyre.
Why does Hermes carry Apollo's staff?
Apollo traded it for Hermes' lyre.
