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Hermes: The Messenger God - The Olympians - Greek Mythology Stories - See U in History

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Hermes, also going by Mercury in Rome, is often associated with winged sandals in literature, due to his agility, and his ability to travel between worlds to give messages to mortals from the gods. He was also known as the god of doorways and roads, providing protection for weary travelers and merchants. Many depictions describe the god as a trickster and God of thieves as a result of the mischief he spreads. For example, he demonstrates his thievery when he steals Apollo's sheep, and redirects the hooves to keep his cover. While he is primarily known for his position as a messenger, Hermes was also worshipped as the god of fertility "...in his role as the leader of both the Nymphs and Graces divine beings who tend to vegetation," (Cartwright.)

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In the Odyssey, Hermes serves primarily as a messenger for the gods, declaring, “I bring a message from Zeus: Send Odysseus home." (Homer), as well as acting as a guide by assisting Odysseus during difficult moments. When Odysseus and his men arrive on Circe's Island, his men metamorphize into pigs, and Hermes assists Odysseus by providing the plant moly to nullify Cerce's drug. When Odysseus is detained by Calypso on an island for seven years, Hermes also aids the protagonist by convincing the nymph to release Odysseus. Hermes acts as an ally for Odysseus, and his role is essential, as his efforts shield Odysseus throughout his expedition.

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The underlying history that comes with the god Hermes has an elongated story, dating back to his birth in Mt. Cyllene, located in Arcadia. Hermes presents as a greek god just like both of his parents, Zeus and Maia, and worshipped as the god of fertility back in his hometown. The name he was given at birth, Hermes, originates from the ancient Greek word, Herma, meaning stone or rock. When he was born, Hermes snuck away “still a baby, he stole his half-brother Apollo's herd of 50 sacred cattle from Pieria, cleverly reversing their hoofmarks by adding bark shoes to make it difficult to follow their tracks.” (Cartwright.) While on the run, he used a tortoise shell to create a lyre, and Apollo, impressed, allowed him to keep the sheep in exchange for the lyre. He would also go to steal Posidon’s trident, Artemis’ arrows, and Aphrodite’s girdle, demonstrating his mischief.

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The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Hermes". Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2020, https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hermes-Greek-mythology. 15 December 2021.

Cartwright, Mark. "Hermes". World History Encyclopedia, 28 August 2019, https://www.worldhistory.org/Hermes/. 15 December 2021.

Roomland Clark. "Hermes in The Odyssey: Odysseus’ Counterpart". Ancient Literature, 2 July 2021, https://www.ancient-literature.com/hermes-in-the-odyssey/#:~:text=Hermes%27%20role%20in%20The%20Odyssey,moly%20to%20combat%20Circe%27s%20dr. 16 December 2021