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he found an empty tortoise shell, an strung it, thus inventing the lyre.

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What did Hermes invent?

Hermes invented the lyre, which is kind of like a harp, and gave it to Apollo for stealing his special cattle.


What five things did Hermes invent?

lyre, gymnastics, mathematics, measure and wieghts, alphabet


What did Hermes the Greek god invent?

For one thing, I know he invented the shoes with wings.


Why did Apollo get the lyre from Hermes?

Apollo got the lyre from Hermes because he traded his cattle for it. Hermes had stolen Apollo's cattle when he was just a newborn, and to make amends, Hermes gifted the lyre to Apollo as a peace offering.


What did Hermes give?

The lyre Hermes made.


What did Hermes give Apollo?

The lyre Hermes made.


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 did Hermes give to Apollo?

Hermes gave Apollo the lyre, a musical instrument made from a tortoise shell.


Who gave Apollo the lyre?

Hermes exchanged the lyre for Apollo's cattle.


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.


What instrument was created by Hermes?

In ancient Greek mythology, it is the god Hermes who creates the lyre. The lyre is a stringed instrument with a hollow body often made out of a turtle shell.