Friday 10 June 2016

Hermes: The Messenger of the Greek Gods

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His story:

Baby Hermes broke out of his cradle and stole his brother Apollo’s cows. 
Apollo took Hermes to Their father Zeus to answer for it, but Hermes was too cute and charming he was able to get of of any punishment. 
Hermes gave Apollo a lyre he had just invented as an apology and got the caduceus and set on Olympus as the god’s messenger.

Hermes is in charge of boundaries, borders and edges. 

As well as this, he's also in charge of things that cross borders, messages,  travellers. 
 He is the messenger of the Greek god. His father, Zeus, often sends him to Earth when he has something to say to a person.

The symbols of the Greek God includes "the herms, the rooster, the tortoise, purse or pouch, winged sandals, and winged cap".
 His main symbol is the "Greek : kerykeion" or "Latin : caduceus", which appears in a form of two snakes wrapped around a winged staff.
Hermes’ father is Zeus and his mother is Maia. The children of Hermes is Angelia and Pan.


By Annabel & Rayan



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