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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 childhood like?

Hermes is a mythological character. His childhood is therefore a mute point.

What did the god Hermes represent?

He was the Greek god of thief's, travellers and messengers. Basically anyone who used the road.

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.

Who did Hermes deliver messages to?

Hermes was Zeus' son and his messenger, therefore the answer is he delivered messages to anyone Zeus instructed him to. At least one of these messages is referred to in the Iliad by Homer, where Zeus instructs Hermes to Guide King Priam of Troy To Achilles so that Achilles might grant Priam the right to give his son an honourable funeral. You can read about the many other messages Hermes carried in "Hermes the Olympian", available on Amazon.

Did Hermes invent fire?

Yes. Hermes and also Prometheus are credited with fire. Prometheus as stealing it from the gods and Hermes discovered how to produce it.

Did Hermes children have children?

Hermes is the father of Pan who fathered Iynx with Echo, so, YES.

Is Hermes a good greek god?

Hermes is the god of travelers, and yes he is good. According to Greek Mythology, all gods are good.

What sort of magic is related to Hermes sandals?

He spoke, and the messenger god, the slayer of Argus, promptly obeyed. He quickly fastened to his feet the lovely imperishable golden sandals that carry him swift as the flowing wind over the ocean waves and the boundless earth.

Who was Mercury married to?

Mercury was not married; he did have lovers.

How did Hermes invent the lyre?

he found an empty tortoise shell, an strung it, thus inventing the lyre.

Where does Hermes live in America?

He doesn't live anywhere in America, he's a very old Greek god.

What is an fact about Hermes?

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

What is Praxiteles' statue of Hermes and Dionysus?

It's a statue.

Nah, Its a statue of Hermes holding the baby Dionysus. The statue is of when he stops to feed Dionysus grapes for his own "excitement."

What are the weapons of Zeus Hera Hephaestus Aphrodite Ares Athena Poseidon Apollo Artemis Hermes Hades Persephone Demeter and Dionysus?

Zeus: lightning bolt

Hera: wrath

Hephaestus: axe

Aphrodite: her girdle that makes people fall in love with her

Ares: any war weapon

Athena: spear and shield

Poseidon: Trident

Apollo: golden bow and arrow

Artemis: silver bow and arrow

Hermes: magic

Hades: helm of darkness

Persephone: flower magic

Demeter: field magic

Dionysus: wine magic

What did Hermes hold in his hand?

The staff of Hermes. Sometimes pictured with a bugle/ trumpet or a scroll

What were the weapons of Hermes?

He was really not a warrior. Like all the other gods he could use a bow and arrows if needed.
He needed no weapons on hand, he was a god not a hero. He did however have the following; Herald's staff; Winged sandals; Travellers' cap.
Hermes used a caduceus which is basically like a magic wand. Using the caduceus enables him to channel magical enemies, turn things into gold, and control humans and other beings that aren't gods.

What is the connection to mythology and mercury?

Mercury in Mythology is the Roman god Hermes. Hermes is the messenger god. Commonly depicted as having wings on his feet.

Did Athena and Hermes go on Perseus' journey?

Nope, they only helped him with 5 gifts that Hermes had given him , then Hermes helped him to get directions to find medusa