Hermes is the gods/godesses messenger
His role is astrology.
Hermes was the god of travelers and thieves. So if you were traveling or stealing pray o Hermes.
He is the messanger of the gods
He was for the Greeks. He was against the goddess Leto, who was for the Trojans.
Basically he was a messenger giving messages to other people (Gods mainly).
Hermes role as messenger of the Greek gods was recreated by the Romans as Mercury.
Hermes, in Greek mythology, was the messenger of the gods, known for his speed and wit. He was also the protector of travelers, thieves, and merchants. Hermes played a crucial role in guiding souls to the underworld and facilitating communication between deities and mortals.
Hermes role as messenger of the Greek gods was recreated by the Romans as Mercury.
This is a very good question, because Hermes was known to mortals through the poets and singers through the centuries of the Bronze age of the proto-greeks. He was known as "Hermes Criophorus" (carrying a ram over his shoulders) due to his role as a shepherd. He was known as "Hermes Psychopompus" due to his role accompanying spirits in the underworld. He was known as "Hermes Argeiphontes" to honour his achievement of killing the Giant Argos. He later became known as "Hermes Trismegistus" meaning thrice great. He had many names and many honours, because he was in my opinion the greatest hero of the Olympians. Read why and how he became great in "Hermes the Olympian" available on Amazon as an e-book and paperback.
Hermes, the messenger god in Greek mythology, plays a significant role in the Odyssey by aiding and guiding the hero, Odysseus. He influences the events in the epic by delivering messages from the gods to help Odysseus on his journey home. Hermes also assists Odysseus in his encounters with various characters, providing him with advice and protection. Overall, Hermes serves as a key figure in the story, facilitating Odysseus's return to Ithaca.
Yes, Hermes, the Greek god, is commonly associated with the caduceus, a winged staff with two snakes intertwined around it. This emblem symbolizes commerce, eloquence, and negotiation, reflecting Hermes' role as the messenger of the gods and also as the patron of travelers, thieves, and merchants.