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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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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).

What was Hermes patron god of?

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

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.

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).

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.

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 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.

Why do people pray to Hermes?

The People how pray to Hermes(Mercury) and other gods are Greek Orthodox, people pray to Hermes because he is known as the golden angel of good luck. When you pray to Hermes you must believe in all gods, but know this you must worship 1 God, the creation of heaven, earth and the 1 who made us. When praying say. (O heaven of luck and gold give me the luck on earth as its in heaven, and Hermes the one with angel wings please forgive me for those sins i have made. Amen.)

What news does Hermes bring to Calypso?

Zeus sent Hermes to order Calypso to free Odysseus and send him on his way home. Calypso greeted Hermes and honored him with ambrosia and red nectar. He told her of Zeus' demands as they ate. She was upset that Zeus would ask her give up her lover but she did not refuse. If Odysseus wanted to stay with Calypso then Zeus would permit it, but if Odysseus wanted to leave, Calypso could not use her charms to stop him. She thought that Odysseus might change his mind if he understood her love and power. She offered Odysseus immortality and endless youth but he was determined to return to his home or die trying. Calypso accepted her fate and agreed to let Odysseus leave unhindered. She refused to supply Odysseus with a raft or ship but she gave him some tools and the skillful Odysseus built a raft for himself. When it came time to leave, Calypso in her loving nature, gave Odysseus provisions and sent him on his way with a fair wind to speed him home. Calypso and Odysseus had two daughters, Nausithoos and Nausinoos.

What were Hermes known associates?

Hermes, messenger of Zeus for most of the time, was a loner. He had no associates as such, but he was an Olympian. That means he was known and respected by all of the inhabitants of the fabled city of Olympus. As a boy he was a shepherd, so flocks of sheep and goats were his friends and of all the Olympians, he became closest to Apollo. If you would like to learn more about him, read my book "Hermes the Olympian" available on Amazon.

What is personality of Mercury messenger of the roman god?

Mercury, the messenger of the Roman gods, was also known as Hermes(Greek god). His personality was always up and down, which is where the element mercury got its name(think back to mercury temperatures, how they were always up and down). He was almost bipolar, but I am not going to go that far in this description.

What god is similar to Hermes?

Area she is the greek goddess of mischief

How is Hermes famous?

Hermes is famous becouse he is a greek god. Hermes is the messanger god. (He delivers messages)