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He made the lyre, which Apollo wanted, being the god of music. Hermes said he could have the instrument if he was given Apollo's cattle. The god agreed, but Hermes drove a hard bargain and got Apollo's magic staff as well. (cacudeus)

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Who in Greek mythology stole fifty of Apollo's best cows?

Hermes, the messenger and god of thieves, stole fifty of Apollo's best cows shortly after his birth. Apollo confronted Hermes about the theft, and Hermes cleverly played a lyre he had invented to appease Apollo, which led to Apollo forgiving him and allowing him to keep the cows.


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.


Why does Hermes carry Apollo's staff?

Apollo traded it for Hermes' lyre.


What did Hermes give to Apollo?

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


What is an fact about Hermes?

he stole something from apollo but he forgave hermes because hermes made something for apollo i forget what


Why did Hermes steal Apollo's cattle?

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


Which god was a thief - Hades Apollo or Hermes?

Hermes


What did Hermes give Apollo?

The lyre Hermes made.


What gift did Apollo and Hermes exchange?

hermes got apollos catle and apollo got a musical instrumint


How are Apollo and Hermes accociated?

They are brothers, and when Hermes was born he stole the cattle Apollo was supposed to be watching over.


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 stole Apollo's cow?

Hermes stole the cows Apollo was guarding for king Admetus.