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He traded Hermes his entire herd of cows and his magic scepter for it. Since he is the god of music, he just had to have it.

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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 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.


Why does Hermes carry Apollo's staff?

Apollo traded it for Hermes' lyre.


What did Hermes give Apollo?

The lyre Hermes made.


What did Hermes use to trick Apollo?

Hermes used a tortoise shell lyre that he created to trick Apollo. He traded the lyre to Apollo for a herd of cattle that he had stolen, thereby avoiding punishment for his theft. Apollo was so impressed with the lyre that he agreed to the trade.


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 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.


Which god invented the lyre?

Hermes used some of Apollo's cow guts to form a lyre. Apollo heard the music played from the lyre and offered to give Hermes his staff in return for the lyre.


Why did Hermes steal Apollo's cattle?

he didn't apollo traded Hermes the cattle for his lyre.


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.


What was invented by Hermes and was given to Apollo?

The lyre.