Resources:

http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix/hermesmr.htm
Edith Hamilton Mythology
Treasury of Greek Mythology by donna jo napoli

Symbol -Andrew
-caduceus- wand
-pipes
- winged sandals
winged low crowned hat

Realm of Power- Andrew

He was the messenger of the Gods
HIs special task was to conduct the souls of the dead to the underworld. God of commerce,
speed, travel, and thieves.
herald of Zeus and the other gods

Traits, attributes, powers, and abilities- Andrew

-he was the shrewdest and most cunning of all gods
-fast
est of all gods whether in running or flying
- master thief
-appears most often in mythology
- excellent player of the lyre, a stringed instrument of his own making
-capable inventor, only surpassed in skill in Olympus by Hephaestus

Odysseus and calypso myth

-Hermes created the first Lyre on his first day of birth. He made it with a tortoiseshell and sinew.
-Known for his helpfulness of mankind
-Hermes was sent to free Odysseus from Calypso’s captivity. Odysseus saw the goddess
nymph, and was captivated by her. Calypso decided that she wanted Odysseus as her
husband, and if he agreed he would become immortal. However, Odysseus could not leave
Penelope and his son Telemachus. Homer said that Calypso kept Odysseus prisoner at Ogygia
for seven years. Hermes goes to the island, ordering Calypso to set Odysseus free. Despite her
objections, she eventually agreed.
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Brendan-their relationships with man(positive, neutral; varying)

- a myth in which they played the primary role
- their greatest accomplishment
- thier greatest flaw