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Olympian Gods » Hermes, the Gods' Messenger and God of Trade

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Hermes,the Gods' Messenger and God of Trade in Greek mythology

Hermes was the Greek God of the Trade and Messenger of the Gods.


The Roman name of Hermes is "Mercury"

Hermes was born inside a cave on Mount Cyllene in Arcadia (Peloponnes) as the son Zeus, the King of the Gods, and the mountain Nymph Maea.

It is well known that Ancient Greeks endowed their gods with human weaknesses. Hermes, for instance, felt an irresistible impulse of stealing ever since his infancy and quickly developed as the god of the cheaters and the thieves.

Hermes was having wings on his sandals and therefore was the speediest of all Greek gods. Because of his speed, Hermes received the role of the messenger and conductor of souls to the Underworld.

Hermes was the only Olympian god who was authorized to visit Heaven, Earth and also the Underworld and enjoyed this way popularity among all the Greek gods and spirits.

Most common depiction of Hermes: A young man, wearing travelling clothes, a flat hat known as "petasus" and winged sandals on his feet. Oftentimes he was also considered to have wings attached to his shoulders and hat. Hermes usually held a winged staff with snakes wrapped around it in his hands in order to gain access everywhere.






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Hermes was referred to with the epithet(s): Agoraios("commercial"), Argeiphontes("Argus-slayer"), Enagonios("guide of the athletics"), Eriounios("luck bringer"), Psychopompos("guide to the Underworld"),

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