For questions about Hermes, the messenger of the Greek gods.
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Who gave Hermes his winged shoes?
Many tools and weapons were given to the gods as gifts in order to perform their daily tasks. However there is no mention about how Hermes got his fabled shoes. So were they crafted or given as a gift? How did Hermes get his winged shoes?
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Was Hermes originally mortal?
In Greek mythology the story of the birth of the god Hermes makes it sound as if he was originally mortal and that he somehow managed to bribe his way into becoming the twelfth [i.e. the last] of the Twelve Olympians, after appeasing his…
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When did "Herm" images appear in Greece?
The Greek god Hermes is sometimes depicted as a plain column with a carved head at the top, and an erect phallus (a "Herm"). What's the earliest estimate on when these statues appeared?
How does that date compare with ithyphalic representations in…
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Are there any negative connotations associated with the Caduceus?
The staff carried by Hermes/Mercury, which known as the Caduceus, is one of my favorite symbols. For those that are visual thinkers I have pictured it below:
I am planning on getting a tattoo of the Caduceus in the near future. Before I ink my body…
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Would the gods often take the form of another god?
Greek mythology is full of stories where gods would disguise themselves as humans, beasts or elements to deceive humans. Especially with Zeus, this appears to be a favourite plot element. A particularly interesting story of Hermes disguising as…
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What is the relationship between the term 'hermit' and the traditions around Hermes and Hermeticism?
Hermes is a name with a few similar sounding words, all of which (that I'm aware of) are related to traits of Hermes:
Hermeticism: a spiritual tradition based on Hermes as corresponding with Egyptian Thoth, associated with magic, writing,…
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Are Krishna and Hermes related?
Both gods have legends involving extraordinary powers as children.
This link discusses the infant Krishna, as an incarnation of Vishnu, instructing his father Vasudeva on how to escape the wrath of the tyrant Kamsa, and goes on to discuss the many…
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In what ancient source, if any, does the infant Hermes disguise himself as Ares?
According to this Answer to a Question regarding whether the Greek messenger-god Hermes was born mortal or not, the Third Vatican Mythographer, a mediaeval Latin text, knows of a version of the childhood of Mercury (the Roman Hermes) in which the…
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Who said Hermes helped Hades?
Retrieved from here.
This is a mosaic depicting Hades abducting Persephone. Helping him, is Hermes. I do not recall a version of the myth in which Hermes helps Hades. Is there a version, or is this just an artist's interpretation of the myth?
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How is Hermes linked to Odin?
The Wikipedia article on Hermes says Odin is his Norse equivalent.
Can anyone expand on that?
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Did Hermes ever somehow helped Prometheus, or not? Is he God of thieves, or what?
Mine question: Did Hermes ever somehow helped Prometheus, or not? Is he God of thieves, or what?
Did Hermes helped Prometheus:
During his feat
Or while Prometheus served a life sentence.
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