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Who was sent to order Odysseus release?
Hermes, the messenger god who was sent by Zeus.
Who is Hermes and what is his mission in the story of odyssey?
Hermes is the messenger god and is helping odysseus get home by bringing him gifts and giving him information on what he has to do.
What does Odysseus use to protect himself from the magical powers of circe?
Hermes the Messenger God tells Odysseus to eat a plant called Moly. At first Odysseus doesn't want to because Moly is poisonous but he trust Hermes and eats the plant.
Is Odysseus related to Hermes in Greek mythology?
Yes, in Greek mythology, Odysseus is related to Hermes as a distant cousin. Hermes is the messenger god and a son of Zeus, while Odysseus is a mortal hero and a descendant of Hermes through his grandfather Autolycus.
How does Odysseus escape circe magic and free his men?
Hermes, the messenger god, gives Odysseus a plant called moly (hence the fraise "holy moly"). The plant weakened Circe's spell on Odysseus. Realizing she has met her match, Circe frees Odysseus' men of their animal forms.
