Monday, April 18, 2011

Hermes: God of Travelers


Symbols:Wand, Winged Sandels, Winged Helmet
Roman Name: Mercury
Parents: Zeus and Maia

Biography: Hermes was a clever God and was Zeus's messenger. During times of war he was the peace bringer between the gods. He gave travelers peaceful dreams during their journeys. The lyre was made by Hermes and was given to Apollo as a gift. Hermes gave messages to the gods and was very peaceful. One of his jobs was lead the dead to Hades's Underworld. This god accomplished many things that the other gods thought they were too good to do.

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