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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 myth was Mercury the Roman god in?
Mercury equates to Hermes, the messenger God. He is in more than a few but probably most notably the Perseus myth as he gives Perseus winged shoes and a couple other valuable items.
What was sinister about Hermes in Pandora box story?
Hesiod writes: And in her breast, Hermes the messenger, created lies; deceiving words, a deceitful heart.
What were the Roman god Mercury's symbols?
The same as hermes. the cadeus. the doctor symbol. two snakes wrapped around a staff
Zeus sends Hermes to order Calypso to release Odysseus. When Hermes arrives what is Calypso doing?
working on a tapestry
What was Hermes role in the Trojan war?
He was for the Greeks. He was against the goddess Leto, who was for the Trojans.
Mercury.
Hermes helped many people in the Greek myths including Perseus and Odysseus.
How do you pronounce the name of the Greek god Hermes?
If you are talking about the Greek God it is Her-Mees. (in Greek:ΕΡΜΗΣ, Ερμής)
The Roman god Mercury was which god in Greek mythology?
Mercury was Hermes in Greek mythology. Hermes/Mercury was the messenger god.
What word does Hermes say to get his shoes to fly?
Maia!
He doesn't actually need to say anything because he is a god and can therefore make them do what he wants. In the book series Perseus Jackson and the Olympians the word Maia makes the shoes fly.
How did Mercury serve the Romans gods?
Mercury was the Roman god of Messengers and Travelers. so he probably was the gods messenger.
Did Hermes and Aphrodite consort?
yes they did because they had 17 kids togther so they had no choce but they awys loved each other
Why is Hermes' symbol winged sandals?
Because he is the messenger god, so he wears them to get around.
The sandals are called Talaria
They are just that. Makes him able to fly which is faster than walking.
cut your hair and dye it.
What was Hermes in greek mythology?
He was the messenger of the gods and he was the god of trade and thiefs
