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Hermes (Mercury)

In Greek mythology, Hermes was an Olympian god. He was a messenger, as well as the guide to the Underworld. His Roman equivalent was Mercury.

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Why is Hermes the god of thieves?

Homer wrote a very improbable account of when Hermes was still a baby he stole a whole herd of cattle from his half brother Apollo. He later served his father honestly and faithfully as the messenger of Zeus, but he was certainly depicted as being sharp-witted and able to steal the helmet of invisibility right from under Hades' nose. I think that although he was clever and wily, he was by no means an evil or wicked thief and stole things to help people. Read more about this way of seeing him in the Amazon book: "Hermes the Olympian"

Who did Hermes have their son the satyr with?

Pan, was the son of Hermes by a daughter of Dryopos/Penelopeia or Thymbris or Callisto or Orneios.

Why did Hermes have to fly everywhere?

because they didn't have planes back then and the gods world was high in the sky and the only way to get

to earth was to fly

Being a god as he was, Hermes was very hesitant to take the train and bus service in his area was terrible. He was in most VIP-deity clubs and could juice up in the member lounge before flights

What does the family tree for Hermes the greek god look like?

Mum: Maia. Dad: Zeus.

I don't know the family of Maia, so I'm just going to write Hermes's.

Granddad: Cronus/Kronos. Grandma: Rhea.

Great-Granddnad: Uranus. Great-Grandma: Gaia.

Was mercury venus mars Jupiter Saturn nepturne and Uranus greek or roman gods?

Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune are all Roman. Uranus is the Greek sky god.

Who was the son of Aphrodite and Hermes?

Atlantiades or Atlantius, who was joined with the nymph Salmacis and became Hermaphroditus.

What was Hermes roman equivalent?

Mercury; was a messenger, and a god of trade, his name is related to the Latin word merx ("merchandise"; compare merchant, commerce, etc.), mercari (to trade), and merces (wages).

Why is Hermes's symbol a caduceus?

It used to be a heralds wand; and Hermes was the god of heralds - being the herald and messenger of Zeus.

What was Hermes patron god of?

Hermes is the patron of athletes, thieves, liars, shepherds, cowherds, and travelers

Who is the greek god Hermes grandparents?

From Zeus his grandparents are Rhea and Cronus.

From Maia his grandparents are Atlas and Pleione.

How does the Greek god Hermes feel?

I not sure your question here, but Hermes personality was generally described as mischievous, and he was crafty and clever. He was the god of thieves, commerce, and those using wit (orators, poets).

Is there any gods are similar to Hermes?

Iris. She is the minor god of rainbows and carries messages to and from the gods

What relations did greek god Hermes have?

His mother is Maia, who while she had no other children also fostered Arkas, son of Callisto who Hermes was sent for at Zeus, his father's request.

Hermes was related to all of the Olympians; Aphrodite was at one point his lover, his son-daughter was Hermaphroditos and also Priapos (who is argued to be a son of Dionysus being a deity of fertility and vegetation); among other divine children included Angelia (of unknown mother) and Eleusis whose mother was Daeira; the ladny Theoboule bore Palaistra, goddess of wrestling.

Pan and Nomios whose mother was Penelopeia; another 'pan' Agreus whose mother was Sose; the Nymphe Iphthime bore Hermes the three Satyr named Pherespondos, Lykos and Pronomos.

He is also credited to being the father of many Oreiades/Dryades by other Oreaides Nymphai.

He most assuredly had dealings with Apollo and Hercules; both having slept with Chione/Philonis, daughter of Daedalion on the same night, aside from the famed theft of Apollos and the slaying of his cattle.

What hair color did the Greek God Hermes have?

Most myths say brown, but it could have been blonde and there is a small possibility that it was black.

Why is the caduceus Hermes symbol?

It is his symbol due to him being the god of medicine.

What is the modern connection with Hermes?

There are now many companies named "Hermes". Also, the staff that he holds now used as an icon that represent hospitals and health insurance agencies. The shoes he wears are now used to represent speed. This is because he is the god of speed and health.