Hermes

Paris chose Aphrodite, seduced by the prospect of Helen and her famed beauty. His elopement with the wife of Menelaos was the cause of the Trojan War. Two critical moments in this story are depicted on the Athenian vase shown below. Who were Aphrodite’s lovers? Her lovers included Ares, the god of war, and the […]

After searching the earth, Demeter petitioned Zeus, Persephone’s father and Hades’ brother, for help in finding her. Zeus knew she was in the Underworld with Hades and convinced Hermes, who still loved Persephone, to get her. Did Hermes like Persephone? As Hermes concludes his story, he comments he would do everything again as he likes […]

HERMES lulled Argus to sleep and killed him. Thereupon Hera sent the gadfly to torment Io, who was driven mad. Argus’ eyes (according to that romantic Roman mythological pervert, Ovid (Metamorphoses I. 722) were put by Hera into the tails of her favorite peacocks. How did Hermes put Argus to sleep? Zeus commissioned Hermes to […]

The primary reason Cross Symbols are used and associated with medical professions is mainly because of its use by the International Red Cross Society. The symbol is adopted by the International Red Cross Society to depict the doctors who are registered with Red Cross Society. Why is the medical symbol have a snake on it? […]

The caduceus is the traditional symbol of Hermes and features two snakes winding around an often winged staff. It is often used as a symbol of medicine, especially in the United States, despite its ancient and consistent associations with trade, liars, thieves, eloquence, negotiation, alchemy, and wisdom. What does Hermes caduceus represent? caduceus, Greek Kērykeion, […]

The answer lies in the snakes characters of, skin shedding representing immortal life, sudden change in activity emphasizing transit from sickness to cure, early use in the bible, and most important of all it was used by Asclepius who is the god of healing. Where does the medical symbol with snakes come from? The snake-entwined […]

The caduceus is the traditional symbol of Hermes and features two snakes winding around an often winged staff. It is often used as a symbol of medicine, especially in the United States, despite its ancient and consistent associations with trade, liars, thieves, eloquence, negotiation, alchemy, and wisdom. What is the symbol in Hermes? the caduceusHowever, […]

He is stated to be Zeus’ most powerful son of all, only being weaker than the six Elder Olympians (Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hera, Demeter and Hestia). Hermes is much craftier, so he could certainly defeat Apollo by tricking him, but, in order to keep things simple, let this fight only be in terms of physical […]

Hermes was also called Atlantiades (Greek: Ατλαντιάδης), because his mother, Maia was the daughter of Atlas. Does Hermes have a nickname? Hermes, Also Known as the God Mercury Hermes had another name in Roman mythology: Mercury. There are a few differences between the two, but for the most part, their mythology was very similar. The […]

Hermes figures in the Trojan War of the Mycenaean period, as told by Homer in the Iliad. Although in one lengthy passage he acts as counsellor and guide to the Trojan King Priam in his attempt to reclaim the body of his fallen son Hector, Hermes actually supports the Achaeans in the Trojan War. Which […]

Soon, however, through the influence of the Jewish leaders from Antioch, Pisidia and Iconium, the Lystrans stoned Paul and left him for dead. As the disciples gathered around him, Paul stood on his feet and went back into the town. What unexpected event happened to Paul and Barnabas in Lystra? Paul is stoned (14:19-20) Sometime […]

In association with his role as a psychopomp and god who is able to easily cross boundaries, Hermes is prominently worshiped as a messenger, often described as the messenger of the gods (since he can convey messages between the divine realms, the underworld, and the world of mortals). What is Hermes the god known for? […]

Zeus is the sky and thunder god in ancient Greek religion, who rules as king of the gods of Mount Olympus. His name is cognate with the first element of his Roman equivalent Jupiter. Zeus Parents Cronus and Rhea Siblings Hestia, Hades, Hera, Poseidon and Demeter; Chiron (half) Consort Hera, various others Is Zeus and […]

Clotho was worshiped in many places in Greece as one of the Three Fates and is sometimes associated with the Keres and Erinyes, which are other deity groups in Greek mythology. Who is the god of looks? AdonisIn Greek mythology, Adonis was the god of beauty and desire. Originally, he was a god worshipped in […]

Here are 30 of the best brands with Greek mythology logos & names that I could muster up. Goodyear. The winged foot logo you can see between Good Year is actually the winged foot of Hermes, the Greek God of travelers. Ajax. Golden Fleece. Venus. Mobil. Pandora. Olympic Games. Maserati. What are some things named […]

Five Business Names inspired by Greek Mythology Marathon. The story of the marathon is based in ancient Greek mythology. Nike. In ancient Greek religion, Nike was the goddess of victory. Hermes. In modern times, Hermes is known as a German-owned delivery service. Argos. Pandora. What is a company named after a Greek god? Hermes. The […]

Hermes was the ancient Greek god of trade, wealth, luck, fertility, animal husbandry, sleep, language, thieves, and travel. One of the cleverest and most mischievous of the Olympian gods, he was the patron of shepherds, invented the lyre, and was, above all, the herald and messenger of Mt. Why is Hermes important to Greek mythology? […]

Hermes. The famous fashion brand is named after Hermes, a Greek God. If the company was really named after the owner with the same name, then the owner was named after Hermes. So it all comes back to Hermes, a Greek God. What companies are named after gods? Five Business Names inspired by Greek Mythology […]

He is also considered the protector of human heralds, travellers, thieves, merchants, and orators. He is able to move quickly and freely between the worlds of the mortal and the divine, aided by his winged sandals. Hermes plays the role of the psychopomp or “soul guide”—a conductor of souls into the afterlife. What does Hermes […]

Like all the Greek gods, Hermes was immortal (he couldn’t die) and very powerful. His special skill was speed. He was the fastest of the gods and used his speed to carry messages for the other gods. He helped lead the dead to the Underworld and could put people to sleep with his wand. What […]