Hermes The Messenger Essay

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The Messenger
“But Hermes met me, with his golden wand, barring the way-a boy whose lip was downy in the first bloom of mankind, so he seemed. He took my hand and spoke as though he knew me” (Homer Book X). The Greek messenger with wings on his heels and helm is often portrayed as being the gods form of fast delivery. However, he was not just a messenger; Hermes was
the cleverest of the gods, a trickster, and a thief. Hermes has an intense history, a multitude of secrets, and epic myths surrounding him. Hermes, the messenger god, played a key part in Homer’s Odyssey, helping Odysseus and his men twice in the epic poem The Odyssey.
Everyone has deep dark family secrets, in Hermes case they would come to define him. Hermes is the son of …show more content…

Hermes is the Greek god of trade, luck, wealth, sleep, fertility, language, animal husbandry, athletics, persuasion, thieves and travel. Most importantly Hermes was known for being the messenger of the gods. Hermes became the messenger because could move fast and this allowed him to go freely from the world of mortals and the world of the divine. He was thought to be the protector of ordinary people like heralds, travelers, merchants, and thieves. His speed allowed him to perform the duty of guiding souls to the underworld. He would gain the ability to bring dreams to mortals by performing this task. He would carry out many deeds for gods and demigods, eventually becoming the personal agent of his father Zeus. Hermes became portrayed as wearing a winged helm and having winged heels. Along with him he carried the herald staff often depicted as a shaft with serpents intertwining with wings attached. Hermes actions affected his talents in every way, changing the way many viewed him. Hermes chose the best of both worlds using his talents for good and evil, but his true traits would show when it came time to help

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