Hermes

Hermes je grčki bog glasnika, putnika, trgovine i lopova te vodič mrtvih. Zeusov sin, kreće se između bogova i ljudi. Njegova domišljatost i sloboda prelaska granica čine ga i korisnim vodičem i varalicom.

Ključne priče o Hermesu

Stealing Apollo’s cattle

While still a baby, Hermes steals Apollo’s cattle and tries to hide what he has done. Their quarrel ends in reconciliation when Hermes gives Apollo the lyre he has invented.

In the Homeric Hymn to Hermes, Hermes returns to his cradle after stealing the cattle and acts like an innocent infant when Apollo confronts him.

In Homeric Hymn to Hermes by Anonymous

Helping Odysseus face Circe

Hermes helps Odysseus resist Circe’s magic so that he can rescue his companions. His knowledge gives a mortal a way through a supernatural danger.

In The Odyssey, Hermes meets Odysseus on his way to Circe’s house, gives him a protective plant, and explains how to deal with her.

In The Odyssey by Homer

Guiding Priam to Achilles

At Zeus’s command, Hermes leads the Trojan king Priam safely through the Greek camp. He helps a grieving father reach the enemy who holds his son’s body.

In The Iliad, Hermes approaches Priam in the shape of a young man and guides him past the guards to Achilles’ shelter.

In The Iliad by Homer

Leading souls to the underworld

Hermes guides the souls of the dead to the underworld. In this role, he leads them across a boundary they cannot cross alone.

Near the end of The Odyssey, Hermes gathers the souls of the slain suitors and leads them to the realm of the dead.

In The Odyssey by Homer

Kako prepoznati Hermesa u pričama

Look for a messenger carrying a herald’s staff, often shown with two entwined snakes.
Notice winged sandals or a traveller’s hat.
Watch for a clever guide who crosses between gods, humans, and the dead.

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Jesu li Hermes i Merkur isti bog?

Merkur je rimski bog kojeg se obično poistovjećuje s grčkim Hermesom. Klasični pisci često povezuju njihove uloge glasnika i zaštitnika trgovine. Zato se u rimskoj pjesmi poznati lik glasnika može nazivati Merkurom, a ne Hermesom, iako njihove vjerske tradicije nisu bile istovjetne.

Je li Hermes bog koji vlada podzemljem?

Ne, Hermes vodi duše u podzemni svijet, dok njime vlada Had. Ta je razlika važna pri čitanju prizora smrti: Hermes prati duše preko granice, ali nije vladar koji dočekuje mrtve ili upravlja njima.