There are all kinds of events in mythology. If you try to research, you can come across hundreds of different types of mythology and so many mythological characters. Of course, although there are so many mythologies, some of them stand out in comparison to other mythologies. One of the most well-known in general is Greek Mythology.
Greek mythology is a mythology famous for its gods, goddesses, magical creatures and mysterious regions. So much so that Greek mythology has been the subject of countless movies, games, books and comics. Many characters from Greek mythology have become an inspiration for different stories.
Greek mythology probably existed most crowded It is one of the mythologies. When you try to research, you may come across the experiences of each god and goddess. In short, Greek mythology. endless You can see it as a wealth of stories. This article is about Hermes, one of those gods and goddesses. Come now to the legends of Hermes Let’s take a closer look and Who is Hermes, what god according to Greek mythology, Let’s see together.
Who is ‘Hermes’ in Greek mythology?
Hermes in Greek ‘Hermes Trimegustus’ ie: thrice blessed Hermes. In Greek Mythology, he is the father of humans and gods. of Zeus and known as the rain fairy of maia (Maia is also known for naming the month May). Hermes is also ‘Caduceus’ He is known for carrying a golden wand named after him. Caduceus is believed to have the power to set fire and reconcile. The elder brother of this staff, known as the god of music and the sun Apollo (Turkish Medical Association (TTB) also has the symbol of Caduceus, the staff of Hermes).
According to the legends of Hermes superior qualities is believed to be. One of the most well-known stories is that when he was just one day old, he got up and got out of his cradle and entertained himself with a lyre (an ancient stringed instrument) made from a tortoise shell. Another legend known about Hermes’ lyre is as follows: One day, while walking around the countryside, Hermes stole the cows under the protection of the god Apollo. When Apollo learned of this incident, he got very angry and took Hermes by the arm to be punished and took him to Zeus. However, the sounds of Hermes’ lyre fascinate Zeus and Apollo. Instead of punishing Hermes, Zeus rewarded him. a pair of shoes with a winged hood gives gifts. Thus, the story of Hermes’ most well-known, self-integrating items is also known in this way.
What does Hermes symbolize, what god?
Hermes is known as the god of travelers, merchants and messengers according to mythology. Zeus also gifted Hermes with a winged cap and a pair of shoes. makes a precursor. The agile messenger Hermes is the protector of all athletes, as well as the god and protector of thieves and gamblers, as he is clever and cunning. The messenger Hermes takes the souls of the dead underground; with shepherds, he guides the stray travelers. Trojan the last king of the city of Troy in the war of Priam son- of Hector The person who guides to retrieve the dead is also known as Hermes.
of Hermes ‘God of thieves’ Although he has a bad reputation, he was given the task given by Zeus. journalism The reputation of this reputation is of far less importance than his main task, as he is Hermes also invented the lyre, astronomy, units of measurement, and sports. According to the mythologists, Hermes is the male gender in some languages. the masculine element also referred to as representative.
The myth of Hermes and Io, where Hermes saved his beloved by stealing his lyre:
Io legend It is one of the most popular legends known about Hermes. Io is one of Zeus’ mortal lovers and is located in what is now modern-day Greece. Argos She is the princess of a city named. She is also known as a water nymph. According to the legend, Zeus married his lover Io to his wife, who was a queen among the gods of Olympus. heraHe turns it into a cow to protect him from jealousy. Hera asks for the cow as a gift and receives it. She also suspects her husband is cheating on her. 100 eyed guard plant a monster. Even while the beast sleeps, it sees everything, as several eyes remain open. That’s why it’s so hard to get close to him. Zeus assigns Hermes to rescue Io. Hermes goes to the monster and begins to play his lyre sweetly and makes the monster sleep after a while. Hermes takes this opportunity to kill the monster and save Io.
The meaning of Hermes in Roman, Egyptian and Islamic mythology:
There are cases where Hermes is mentioned in different mythologies other than Greek mythology and his name is given meaning. in roman mythology one of the major gods Mercury is referred to as. Mercury, similar to Hermes, is known as the god of trade messages, travelers, financial gain, luck and thieves, and is known to guide the spirits under the ground.
in Egyptian mythology of Hermes ‘Trimegustus’ Known as the god of wisdom, writing, reason and the moon because of his name Thoth It is claimed to be identified with Thoth is also the herald of Osiris, who is known as the god of goodness, rule maker and protector in his own mythology. Apart from these similarities, Thoth is also known as the god of wisdom and the voice of conscience for people in the face of truth.
of Hermes Islamic mythology There is also a link with Some thinkers think that Hermes is in Islamic mythology. Idris they claim to be. Accordingly, Idris is one of the prophets mentioned in the Qur’an and Adam’s He is the son of Şit, who is his third child. It is said that people got rid of wearing animal skins for the first time during the reign of Idris. He is said to have found the fabric and improved writing. At the same time, according to Islamic mythology, he continues to live on the 4th floor, in the sky.