Hermes (Mercury)
A Thief, Inventor, and Messenger God
An article by N.S. Gill, Ancient/Classical History Guide
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• Olympians Table of Contents
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THE FLEET-FOOTED messenger with wings on his heels and cap symbolizes fast floral delivery. However, Hermes was neither originally winged nor a messenger -- that role was reserved for the rainbow goddess Iris (Medusa's cousin and the daughter of Thaumys and Elektra) [See TABLE 1]. Hermes was, instead, clever,
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