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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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Is Hermes Zues's son?

Yes, Hermes is the son of Zeus because forgetting he had a wife (Hera) Zeus impregnated Maia

How did the Greek god Hermes get his winged sandals?

Perseus, son of Zeus, gave them to him because he killed the Gorgon Medusa.

What are other important information about Hermes?

He was famous for the sword and how he sent messenges!

How did the Roman God Mercury die?

Greek and Roman gods are immortal. It is impossible for them to die.

Why was Hermes symbol the tortoise?

His symbol is the tortoise because when he was very young, he sneaked out of the cave that his mother and him were sleeping. While he was walking, he saw a tortoise and he killed the tortoise. After, he used the tortoise's shell to make a lyre.

How did Hermes became the messanger of the gods?

Since Hermes had wings on his feet, he was fast. So he became a messenger for many of the other gods but Iris was often the messenger of Hera.

Did the roman god mercury have any children?

Yes. His children were Pan, Tyche, Abderus, Angelia, Hermaphroditus, and Autolycus.

Why was Mercury named after the god Hermes?

The planet Mercury was named for the Roman god Mercurius.

The Greeks had called the planet Hermaon and it's god was Stilbon and associated with Hermes.

What does Hermes' magic helmet do?

It made him invincible when he put it on

Did heremes have any siblings?

Yes, Hermes had 6 children. They are Pan, Hermaphroditus, Tyche, Abderus, Autolycus, and Angelia.

What is the purpose of Hermes?

Hermes helped deliver messages and lead lost spirits to the underworld. with out him there would be a lot of dead people flying around and messages undelivered.

What can Hermes powers do?

Hermes may have had many powers that were not even written about by the ancient Greeks. After all, he could fly, he could make himself invisible, and with his staff he could charm animals and possibly humans to sleep. He could come and go to anywhere he wanted. He was associated with possible magical powers because of these abilities. You can read about his adventures in "Hermes the Olympian" , a book by David Rosser available on Amazon.com.

How long did Hermes exist?

Hermes, the ancient Greek god, has existed in mythology since at least the 8th century BCE, with references found in Homer's "Iliad" and "Odyssey." He was worshipped throughout ancient Greece and remained significant in various cultural contexts until the decline of pagan practices in the early centuries CE. While the mythological figure himself does not have a specific "existence" duration, his influence persisted through literature, art, and modern interpretations. Thus, his legacy spans over two millennia.

What was the sacred symbols of the god or goddess Hermes?

caduceus, kerykeion, talaria, petasos, tortoise, lyre, rooster, chlamy's cloak

Why did odin have wings on his helmet?

My suggestion is that it has to do with the association between Odin and Mercury, an association already made by Tacitus, who claimed that the Germanic peoples worshiped Mercury. This association manifests itself in the parallelity of the name of the third weekday in the Latin and many of the Germanic languages. The third day of the week is called Mercoledi ("the day of Mercury") in Italian and Wednesday ("Woden's day") in English, and Onsdag ("Odin's day") in Norwegian, Danish and Swedish. Mercury, the messenger of the Roman gods, had wings on his ankles and was often portrayed with wings on his helmet as well. It seems plausible to suggest that when the iconography of Germanic mythology was created in mid 19th century art, the artists turned to the iconography of Mercury when they created the winged helmet of Odin. I am not aware of any mention of Odin wearing a winged helmet in old Germanic sources. (Eilif)

What were Hermes responsibilets?

Hermes was a divine messenger - he delivered any messages from the gods. He also giuded souls to the underworld. This is him...

Who is mercury 's roman god?

I don't underatand your question. If you are asking if Mercury is a roman god, then yes. His Greek name was Hermes.

Who was Hermes the god?

Hermes was the messenger of the gods.