As a messenger god, he transports the spirits of the dead from the living world to the under world.
Click link below, then choose 'Hermes' from menu! You realise that 'realm' does not refer to a kingdom, but to his responsibilities.
Click link below, then choose 'Hermes' from menu! You realise that 'realm' does not refer to a kingdom, but to his responsibilities.
Hermes was the greek god of thieves, messangers, doctors, and tradesmen. He was also the being who took the souls of the Dead to the underworld. However, I believe he lived on Mnt. Olympus
Hermes was the guild of the dead; the dead were ruled by Hades.
Hades is the brother of Zeus. Hermes is the son of Zeus and Maia (Daughter of Atlus). Therefore Hermes is Hades' nephew. Also Hermes is the guide of the dead while Hades rules over the underworld
Hermes was the messenger of the gods and, for the spirits of the dead, a guide to the Underworld. Besides this, he was the patron of boundaries and those who traveled across them, of shepherds and cowherds, of the cunning of liars and thieves, of orators and wit, of literature and poets, of athletics and sports, of weights and measures, of invention, and of commerce in general.
The underworld, the realm of the dead.
Hermes brought the dead to the Underworld; Hades is king of the Underworld and the uncle of Hermes.
Hermes is the Greek god associated with communication, travel, and trade. His realm includes guiding souls to the underworld, delivering messages between gods and mortals, and protecting travelers and merchants. He is also considered the patron god of thieves and tricksters.
Hermes leads the dead down into Hades.
Hermes being a immortal god did not need to cheat death at all. In fact, Hermes was a guide of the dead to the Underworld.
hades! the land of the dead