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According to ancient Greek folklore, in songs sung by entertainers before the invention of writing, Hermes found a tortoiseshell, and strung some dried animal intestine across it, perhaps with a very simple wooden bridge to control the pitch when he struck it. I wrote about this in much more detail in my book "Hermes the Olympian" available on Amazon.com in e-book and paperback.
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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.
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 inventions did Hermes make?
The lyre and sandals.
What did Hermes use cowgut to make?
he uses the strings to make an instrument (lyre)
What did Hermes give?
The lyre Hermes made.
What did Hermes give Apollo?
The lyre Hermes made.
What did Hermes give to Apollo?
Hermes gave Apollo the lyre, a musical instrument made from a tortoise shell.
Did Hermes kill?
Yes the Greek God hermes did kill. He killed a turtle and he used its shell to make the first lyre.
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 was the god that gave his brother the lyre and was a messenger?
Hermes is the messenger of the gods. He gave his brother Apollo a lyre to make up for stealing his cows.
Why does Hermes carry Apollo's staff?
Apollo traded it for Hermes' lyre.
