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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 Similar to other Greek gods?
In a way kinda but no not really. All gods had significant roles to play but Hermes certaintly was an important one. Not only the messenger of the gods but also god of thiefs,writing ... etc
What food represents Hermes the god of messangers?
Food: I'm not sure, but his plants are the Crocus and the Greek strawberry tree.
How many children did Hermes the god have?
Hermes, the Greek god, is said to have fathered several children, with the most notable being Pan, the god of the wild, and Hermaphroditus, who embodies both male and female traits. Some myths also mention other offspring, including Autolycus, the trickster and thief, and several nymphs and mortal heroes. Overall, Hermes is associated with a diverse lineage, reflecting his role as a messenger and a guide.
Where does the greek god Hermes story begin?
Hermes was born on mount Cyllene. He is the son of Zeus and Maia. Hermes became the massager for the gods and goddess, Zeus gave him very special boots that can make him run at a really fast pace.
Who flied away with flying shoes in a Greek myth?
Hermes. the messenger god. he had flying shoes that helped him get from one place to another quickly. In Roman mythology, he is called Mercury.
Who were friends of Hermes the Greek god?
he was like a mutal friend of all the gods...he was a messenger god so whenever the gods or goddess needed a message to be sent to each other or to a mortal they would have Hermes send them the message..he was very knowledgeful to when it came to medicines/herbs...
Who is the brother of god mercury?
Apollo dionysus zagreus Orion heracles perseus minos castor pollux argus and tantalus
Where did Hermes get his caduceus?
Hermes stole Apollo's cattle when he was five minutes old, and when Apollo found out, he was upset. Hermes had made the first lyre (stringed instrument similar to a harp) and Apollo wanted it. Some versions say Apollo traded the cattle for the lyre, so Hermes made a flute, a panflute. Apollo also liked the panflute and traded this staff, The Herald's staff of Caduceus, and in return Hermes gave him the panflute.
What is the volcan god known for?
Vulcan, the Roman god of blacksmiths, fires and volcanoes.
Supposedly responsible for Pompeii but other than that a bunch of myth, google it.
What does hades and Hermes have in common?
Both are related to Persephone - Hermes her brother through Zeus, and Hades her uncle through both Demeter and Zeus.
Both also dealt with the dead, Hermes took the souls to the underworld, where Hades reigned over the dead.
Who leads souls to the underworld?
Hermes leads souls to the underworld because he is the only god who can in and out of the underworld!
What was Hermes duties and accomplishments?
Hermes name in Roman is Mercury and he was the god of messengers, doctors, and science.
Herme's emblem was the pelled olive stick and the crane because Hermes wrote the alphabet and the first letter he wrote was the V in which cranes fly in a V shape
What did Hermes have on his feet and why?
Shoes with wings on them and so that he could take messages from one god to another.
They feared Artemis because of her purview. The Greeks love their civilized life and feared chaos and the untamed. She also did not follow any sterotype of women of that time and the Greeks were a fairly patriarchal society that generally frowned uponw omen with too much power, without any male influence. On top of this she was a very rash goddess. Several myths depict her as giving severe punishments to anyone who broke her rules.
