William Shakespeare

Who is Hermes?

Who is Hermes? 'Tis a question that hath vexed many a man and woman alike. He is the messenger of the gods, the protector of travelers, and the guide to the underworld. He is also the god of thieves, commerce, and boundaries. But why is he so important? Is it because of his cunning and speed? Or his ability to move between worlds unseen and unheard? Alas, 'tis a mystery that may never be solved. Some say he is the son of Zeus and Maia, a nymph of the mountains. Others say he is the offspring of Eileithyia, the goddess of childbirth. No matter his true parentage, 'tis clear that Hermes is a force to be reckoned with. He is a trickster and a jester, a master of disguise and a master of words. He is a god of cunning and wit, a master of the arts and the sciences. He is also the patron of athletes, a protector of shepherds, and a defender of merchants. In the end, Hermes is the god of many things and all of them are important. He is the god of boundaries and of commerce, of thieves and of travelers, of wit and of cunning. He is the messenger of the gods, the protector of shepherds, and the guide to the underworld. There is no denying that Hermes is a god of many talents and all of them are important.