hermes

Meanings

• proper noun

  The name of a Greek god of trade, commerce, roads, travelers, thieves, and merchants.

• proper noun

  A messenger of the gods in Greek mythology.

• proper noun

  A brand name for a luxury good company.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hermes
ermes , hermeses , vermes

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Variants

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Hermes , Hermes Trismegistus

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word Hermes, meaning 'herald' or 'messenger'.

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Trivia

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1. Hermes was also considered the god of thieves and was often depicted carrying a purse or a bag of loot.

2. The Greek letter Ξ (xi) is named after Hermes, as the first two letters of his name (Ηρμης) look similar to the Greek letter Xi.

3. In ancient Greece, a statue of Hermes was placed at the entrance of temples and marketplaces to protect the property of the gods and to ensure a successful transaction.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mercury: The Roman equivalent of Hermes, also a god of commerce, roads, travelers, thieves, and merchants.

2. Caduceus: The staff carried by Hermes, entwined with two serpents, which is a symbol of commerce, medicine, and healing.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, Hermes was the messenger of the gods, the god of commerce, roads, travelers, thieves, and merchants. He was depicted as wearing a winged helmet and winged sandals, and carrying a caduceus, a staff entwined with two serpents. Hermes was also known as the protector of athletes and traders. In literature, Hermes appears in many works, including Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, and in the works of Virgil, Ovid, and other classical authors.

How to Memorize "hermes"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a winged figure carrying a staff with two serpents. Visualize this figure as the Greek god Hermes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate Hermes with the idea of a messenger or a traveler. Remember that he is the god of commerce and roads.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase by associating Hermes with the word 'herald' or 'messenger'. Remember that he is the god of commerce and roads.

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