Hermes (/ ˈhɜːrmiːz /; Ancient Greek: Ἑρμῆς) is an Olympian deity in ancient Greek religion and mythology considered the herald of the gods. He is also widely considered the protector of human heralds, travelers, thieves, [ 2 ] merchants, and orators. [ 3 ][ 4 ] He is able to move quickly and freely between the worlds of the mortal and the divine aided by his winged sandals. Hermes ...

2024年2月21日 · In Ancient Greek mythology, Hermes is known as the herald of the gods; he is in charge of protecting travelers, as well as thieves and liars, and he also guides souls to the underworld or Hades. For his great cunning and insight, he is also considered the god of thieves. Initially, Hermes was a god associated with the underworld.

2019年8月28日 · Hermes was the ancient Greek god of trade, wealth, luck, fertility, animal husbandry, sleep, language, thieves, and travel. One of the cleverest and most mischievous of the 12 Olympian gods, Hermes was their herald and messenger.

Hermes, Greek god, son of Zeus and the Pleiad Maia; often identified with the Roman Mercury. Hermes was associated with the protection of cattle and sheep. In the Odyssey, however, he appears mainly as the messenger of the gods and the conductor of the dead to Hades.

Hermes was the god of guile in its many aspects: including deception, crafty words, persuasion, and the wiles of thieves and merchants. He also employed the sleep to maze the minds of men.

2002年4月2日 · Hermes, the Greek god of trickery, served as the messenger of the gods and patron of thieves, travelers, and merchants. Known for his cunning and mischievous nature, he played pivotal roles in numerous myths, such as aiding Zeus in concealing affairs and assisting Odysseus in the "Iliad" and the "Odyssey."

Hermes was the ancient Greek god of herds and flocks, travellers and hospitality, roads and trade, thievery and cunning, heralds and diplomacy, language and writing, athletic contests and gymnasiums. He was also the herald Zeus, king of the gods. Hermes was depicted as either a handsome and athletic, beardless youth, or as an older bearded man.

Hermes is the winged herald and messenger of the Olympian gods. In addition, he is also a divine trickster, and the god of roads, flocks, commerce, and thieves. A precocious newborn, he invented the lyre and stole Apollo ’s cattle on the very first day of his life.

The Ancient Greek god Hermes was the patron god of merchants, thieves, and travelers. In Greek Mythology, his was the son of Maia and Zeus. He started his career very early, by stealing Apollo’s cows. In honor of this attainment he was proclaimed the patron of thieves. Because he was the god of travelers his statues were ubiquitous at crossroads.

2024年12月24日 · Hermes is an Olympian deity in ancient Greek religion and mythology considered the herald of the gods. He is also widely considered the protector of human heralds, travelers, thieves, [2] merchants, and orators. [3] [4] He is able to move quickly and freely between the worlds of the mortal and the divine aided by his winged sandals.