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Why was Hermes god of thieves shepherds travelers merchants etc?
On his way back from stealing Apollo's cattle he met a shepherd who saw him doing this crime. He bribed the shepherd and became the god over shepherds, thieves, and merchants.
What does the Roman god Mercury stand for?
Mercury is god of trade and profit, merchants and travelers, but originally of the trade in corn. In later times he was equated with the Greek Hermes.
What role does Hermes have in Greek mythology?
He is the Herald of the Gods, a God of merchants, travelers, thieves, he is also a trickster who likes to play pranks, he is also a God of writing (he invented it) and rhetoric.
Who is the Greek god of money or wealth?
Hades was considered wealthy, but neither he nor anyone else was god of wealth. Hermes was the patron of commerce and merchants, and hence also of money.
Power of Greek god Hermes?
Hermes was a jack of all trades. Mainly, he was the messenger of the gods. Also important as the patron of merchants and thieves.Hermes is the Greek God of herds, trade, and athletics. Hermes has the power to give sleep or even take it away!!!!!
