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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 did they worshiped Hermes?
Hermes is the messenger of the gods. He was worshiped because he protects and takes care of all the travelers, miscreants, harlots, old crones, thieves, and merchants that pray to him. If you are wondering why he protects thieves it's because he is very much like a thief himself. When Hermes was born he slipped away from Maia (his mother) and stole his older brother Apollo's cattle.
The god of thieves, travelers, and messangers. He also lies alot.
How was Hermes the Greek god born or created?
Hermes was born in a cave on Mount Cyllene in Arcadia. Zeus had impregnated Maia at the dead of night while all other gods slept. When dawn broke he was born. Maia wrapped him in swaddling bands and fell fast asleep
Hermes is a Greek mythological God. Who is said to be the messenger of the Gods and as such didn't rule over anything in particular.
Why did luke son of Hermes steal all of the possessions of the three gods?
To aid Cronus, the Titan father of Zeus, Hades, Poseidon, Demeter, Hera, and Hestia.
Yes, with Aphrodite. The son was named Hermaphroditos. (= HERM + APHRODIT)
It is possible this couple had other kids too.
With princess Dryope Hermes fathered the god Pan.
What was Hermes responsibilities?
Watched over travelers, thieves, escorted the dead to hades, and delivered messages.
What was Hermes greatest accomplishment?
Hermes bored Argus to death on the order of Zeus to save a mortal that Zeus fancied.
He created the Lyre. Not just the Lyre, he also made the alphabet. His first letter was a V because of the Crane.
How did Hermes the Greek god treat others?
he treated others with no respect and he tried to murder Zeus but Zeus survived and banished hermes. now hermes is going to get revenge because they locked him up. !
Why did Hera hate Hermes when she learned who he was?
it enraged her because Zues her husband had Hermes with a woman.
He did not become a god through some sort of process. He just was. Cf the other gods! Ares was the god of war, he did not become this. Aphrodite just WAS the goddess of love. No WHY, no HOW, they were what they were.
How did Hermes become the messenger of the gods?
He was the fastest of the gods and used his speed to carry messages for the other gods
What are the Greek Mercury's powers?
The Greek Mercury, a.k.a Hermes, is the god of theives. He can steal virtually anything. He also has flying shoes, so he can fly.
Hermes doesn't have any major weakness unless you count seldom staying still for long.
What is the weakness of the messenger god Hermes?
I think he always had to travel. He can't stay in one place for long
