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fertility, crop growing, human sacrifice to diana, she was the god of fertility. every time leap year would occur, there wiuld be males and females that were virgins sacfificed to to gods , especially diana , who ruled venus.In ancient Greece, ones who gave their lives,this was the ultimste reapect among the grecians.

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Hermes was the son of Zeus. He was the messenger god. He was also the god of travelers, sports, border crossings, athletes, thieves, and trade, as well as being a guide to the Underworld.

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Hermes was one of the main Greek gods; people believed in several gods, and prayed to them.

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Hermes was the messenger god so he delivered messages to the gods.


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