philhelias:

Silver-tongued Mercury, I sing of you today, 

of you, master of the golden wand, hawk-winged, fast-paced messenger,

of you, keeper of paths and roads, one who guides the lost ones, kind traveller, 

of you, leader of heralds, brother to shepherds, pipe playing lyre-maker, 

of you, lord of robbers and thiefs, deceitful trickster, lie-singing joyous athlete, 

of you, friend of man, loving protector, one who does no harm, dear companion, 

let my love translate into each tongue for you deserve it, 

let my adoration grow by day for there is never enough, 

let my trust keep you warm through your long travels

for you are in my heart,

busy one, 

and shall remain there forever.

opatofazquack:

Hermes is both a young and old minded god. He has seen everything, heard everything and experienced many things and yet he has that young soul, seeking adventure and new emotions. He’s beautiful for that.

piristephes:

What may one say of Hermes of the Winged Feet?
He stole the money that I left on the window
The breeze took it, people said to me.
Light as wind the son of Zeus came, then
And just as rapidly he approached again
After I was almost robbed on the sidewalks
Take your coins, wine and honey, great Lord
O Messenger, bringer of goods, leave naught behind
So you may come again with gifts of luck
and good health and a favourable mind.

jade-sierra-rose:

Hermes⚕️

Messenger of the gods, Guider of Souls to to the Underworld, Olympian God of Herds & Flocks, Travelers & Hospitality, Roads & Trade, Thievery & Cunning, Heralds & Diplomacy, language & writing, athletic contests & gymnasiums, astronomy & astrology

⚕️Invocation:

Keen minded Hermes, light-fingered one, light footed one, quick & cunning, bright & merry, ever watchful, ever agile, ever sharp of wit. The wings at your feet carry you to any landing-place, in any realm; wearing cap of Aidoneus,you tarry, unseen by mortal men, Wielder of the golden sword, player on the shepherds pipe, god of herdsmen, god of thieves, god of cities and pastures, rustic and urbane, you walk the line between contradictions. Hermes of the borderland, Hermes of the threshold, god of the uncertain, consistent and contrary, you stand in the doorway, you stand at the edge; knife-sharp boundary between two worlds is yours. Hermes, child of rich-tressed Maia and Thundering Zeus, I thank you for your many gifts, I praise your might.

⚕️About Hermes:

• Sacred animals: tortoise, ram, hare, & hawk
• Sacred Plants: Crocus Flower, & Strawberry Tree
• Other Names:Argeiphontes
• Cult terms: term relating to his religious praxis

Hermaion:Temple of Hermes

Hermaia:Games & festivals of hermes

Hermai:Pillar statues of Hermes

⚕️Titles & Epithets:

• Epimêlios:Keeper of the flocks
• Kriophoros:Ram Bearer
• Agoraios:Of the Market Place
• Dolios:Of Crafts, Of Wiles
• Enagônios:Of the games
• Promakhos:Champion
• Hermêneutês: Interpreter, Translator

These are just main cult epithets theres much more location based ones & poetic ones

You can make different shrines to specific epithets if desired to connect to different aspects

⚕️Offerings:

• Libations: Milk, Chamomile tea, olive oil, Virgo or Gemini moon water
• Mutton
• Pork
• Beef
• Honey
• Strawberries
• Foreign foods
• Eggs
• Incense: frankincense, Myrrh, Lavender
• Golden objects
• Silver objects
• Musical instruments
• Money/coins
• Foreign money/coins
• Wands
• Dice
• Stones:gold, silver, amethyst, quartz, orange topaz, agate
• Strawberry or lavender scents
• Feathers
• Turtle objects, prints or toys
• Pictures, statues or art of turtles/tortoises
• Crocus flowers
• Written stories, letters, jokes, hymns, poems
• Travel food
• Souvenirs

21+ offerings:

• Beer
• White wine
• Red wine for his Chthonic aspect

Devotional acts:

• Learn a new language
• Travel to new places
• Learn a new sport
• Practice speaking in public or online
• Practice writing
• Learn astrology
• Learn astronomy
• Learn about agriculture and animal husbandry
• Learn slight-of-hand magic tricks
• Collect coins
• Have a feast in his name
• Dice games(including DnD)
• Card games
• Keep a dream journal
• Write stories, poems, hymns, or even jokes
• Honor the dead, especially family
• HonorZeus, his father
• HonorMaia, his mother
• HonorAphrodite & their child, Hermaphrodite
• Honor his other children: Angelia (goddess of messages), Palaistra(goddess of wrestling), Eleusis(goddess of the Eleusinian Mysteries) & Pan(god of shepherds & the wilderness)
• Invoke him on your travels or when looking for a job and always thank him when you arrive safely or have some luck in your life
• If youre an athlete, small business owner, or travel for work a lot or in general you can invoke him & devote it to him
• Support small businesses
• Support local ranchers
• Support small astrological businesses
• Support local athletes & sports teams
• Give money to the homeless
• Donate to homeless shelters in his name

Altar/Shrine ideas:

Decorate his sacred space with souvenirs from your travels, money/coins(domestic or foreign), turtle statues/art, astronomy art, astrology art, dice, crocus flowers, Statues/Art of Him, gold & silver objects, Amethyst, Orange Crystals

black-nata:

normal-horoscopes:

THE ONLY GREEK GOD TWINK IS HERMES, APOLLO IS ON THE HUNKIER SIDE OF TWUNK AT BEST. DIONYSUS IS THE GOD OF FEASTING AND ORGIES AND PARTYING DUDE LOOKS LIKE JACK BLACK. HES GOT MEAT. HES GOT CHUB. STOP LYING TO YOURSELF.

Dionysus by DaughterGothel on DeviantArt

noctivague:

Day 7 - Names and Epithets

I wanted to do a deep dive into his epithets for quite some time so I’m glad I have the opportunity to do that now. I will tryyy to explain a bit more whenever possible. Hope you find it useful even though it’s a bit LONG !

• Aglaos-  Radiant, Bright, Beautiful, Pleasing - this epithet is shared with Zeus and Hekate, it is used in the homeric hymn to Hermes. 
  
• Agoraios-of the Marketplace - referring to his role as god of trade and merchants. Found mainly in Athens, Sparta and Thebes. Statue of Hermes Agoraios would stand near the agora.
• Akakêta- Guileless, Gracious - benevolent 
  
• Angelos Athanatôn-Messenger of the Gods
  
• Angelos Makarôn - Messenger of the Blessed
  
• Argeiphontês-Slayer of Argos - referring to the myth where Hermes kills the many-eyed giant watching over Io, freeing her
  
• Arkhos Phêlêteôn- Leader of Robbers, Thieves - where the title ‘god of thieves’ comes from 
• Chrysorrhapis-of the Golden Wand - referring to the herald’s staff, the caduceus
• Dais Hetairos-Comrade of the Feast - this one appears in the homeric hymn when he creates an instrument with the tortoise he killed that he will use during the feast he prepared to the gods with one of the cows he stole to Apollo.
  
• Diaktoros-Guide, Messenger - a wildly used epithet for the god who often carries messages or guides gods and mortals through the world. Sometimes seen as ‘‘Athanatos Diaktoros”, the immortal guide.
  
• Dolios-  of Crafts, of Wiles - a fitting epithet for the cunning god with a sharp tongue who always finds a way to win with his tricks and sweet words
  
• Dôtor Eaôn- Giver of Good Things - see Kharidôtês 
  
• Enagônios-of the Game - referring to his role as god of competition, gymnasium and palestra 
  
• Epimêlios- Keeper of the flocks - referring to his role of herdsman
• Erikydês-  Famous, Glorious, Splendid
• Eriounês- Luck-Bringing, Ready-Helper - referring to his role of bringer of good fortune
• Euskopos- Keen-Sighted, Watchful - another homeric epithet describing the many qualities of the god 
  
• Hermêneutês- Interpretor, Translator - this one is pretty self explanatory, it connects him to the art of translation and is the reason why he is a great patron god for people dealing with foreign languages. 
  
• Kharidôtês-Giver of Joy/Grace - this one is oh so lovely ! Referring to the homeric line “Hail Hermes, giver of grace, guide, and giver of good things!”
  
• Kharmophrôn-  Glad-Hearted, Heart-Delighting - for He who brings laughter to people and gods 
  
• Klepsiphrôn-Deceiver, Dissembler - another epithet connected to his trickster role
  
• Krateros-Strong, Mighty- 
  
• Kriophoros-Ram Bearer - it is said that Hermes saved a boetian city from a plague by carrying a ram on his shoulders around the walls of the city. This myth was the origin of a cult practice where young men would carry rams over their shoulders. 
• Kydimos-Glorious- an homeric epithet praising the god. This one is shared with other gods as well. 
  
• Maiados Huios-Son of Maia 
  
• Mastêrios- of Searchers - 
  
• Mêkhaniôtês -  Trickster, Contriver
  
• Oiopolos -  Sheep-Tending, Shepherd - again an epithet connecting him to herdsmen 
  
• Phêlêtês -  Thief, Robber, Rustler
  
• Poikilomêtês -  Full of Various Wiles
  
• Polytropos-  Wily, Many-Turning - meaning  “much-traveled” or “much-wandering, this epithet is applied to Odysseus in the homeric work. Metaphorically it means “turning many ways” or crafty. 
  
• Pompaios-the Guide - referring to is role of psychopom, guide of the dead 
  
• Poneomenos-Busy One - referring to the fact that he is always busy working and travelling 
  
• Promakhos- Champion- Promachos refers to a solider “fighting in the first rank of the palanx”. This epithet is found in Tanagra in Boeotia. Pausanias says that the god led the ephebes to battle carrying a strigil, disguised as a youth. 
  
• Trikephalos- Three-Headed (Of Road-Intersections) - epithet shared with Hekate, it refers to his role as god of the crossroads. 
  

Praise be to Hermes

Son of the Mighty Zeus and Maia

Esteemed God of Travellers 

And the Divine Messager

If I have ever been dutiful

If I have ever aided another traveller 

If I have ever been a Friend of Man

Bless us with your favour

May our travels be safe 

Be they physical

Or emotional journeys

And let our love ones be kept safe

Until we can return to them 

cosmicruler:

accurate image of me when i found out that He’s my patron 3 years ago. (hermes art by @charmophron , meme by me)

I feel like he enjoys watching us figure it out 

noctivague:

Day 19 - What Quality or Qualities of this God do you most Admire? What Quality or Qualities of Them Do you Find the most Troubling?

I admire his resourcefulness, his ability to always find a way, his way, to come out on top in the end. No obstacle is too high for him and he conquer them with boldness.

I admire his wisdom, how he has seen and learned so much and how willing he is to help you on your own path.

I admire his kindness, he’s always there for me in my darkest hours, a gentle touch on my cheek, helping me to find my way out of sorrow. He inspires me to be a better person and be of help to my fellow humans. 

I admire his brightness, he came to me like a light in the darkness that pushed all that was unnecessary and false aside and I’m forever grateful for it.

I admire his humor, how he uses his wit and cleverness to make you laugh but also learn and grow.

What troubles me ? I guess that no matter how I wish the gods were perfect, to me they are individuals and I think they can oversee things and make mistakes too. But I believe they always try to do what’s best despite that.