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HERMES 2
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My name of my god is Hermes. Hermes was the son of Zeus and Maia, who’s Roman name is Mercury. Hermes was the messenger of Zeus, guide of dead souls to the underworld and is the god of trade, travel, theft, sports and athletes.
Hermes siblings were Ares, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, Dionysus, Hebe, Heracles, Helen of Troy, Hephaestus, Perseus, Minos, the Muses and the Graces. Hermes was not married but had 6 children, Pan, Hermaphroditus, Tyche, Abderus, Autolycus and Angelia. The symbols that are associated with Hermes are Talaia, his winged sandals and Caduceus his magic wand. Hermes was really not a warrior, he like other gods used a bow and arrows if needed. He used his caduceus to enable him to channel magical enemies, turn tings into gold and control humans and other beings that aren’t gods.
Hermes had the power to enter dreams, guide souls of the dead to the underworld, and give luck and wealth. He also was the messenger of the gods of Olympus and had winged feet to help in this capacity.
Hermes was said to be the most youthful of all the gods. He was the patron of roads, travelers, thieves, scholars, health and herds. He was recognizable by the golden herald’s wand that he carried and by the winged boots and travelers cap that he wore. Hermes was a trickster, mischievous and a thief from birth and was extremely arrogant and deceitful.
Some other interesting facts about Hermes is, he was one if the 12 Olympian gods who resided on the Summit of Mount Olympus. He was the god of athletes and is given credit for inventing boxing and racing. He also rescued Lo from the hundred-eyed giant Argos called Panuptes and statues of Hermes stood at stadiums and gymnasiums in ancient Greece.
Today Hermes can be associated with a popular brand of soap. FTD flower Delivery Company incorporates his winged heels in their logo and his wand the caduceus is used as the symbol for doctors and also medical facilities.
One of my favorite myths about

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