Hermes - Greek God Hermes

Glossary entry on argeiphontes.

A look at various aspects of the talented and versatile Greek God Hermes (Mercury in Roman mythology).

Myrtilos was the son of Hermes and the charioteer to Oinomaus.

Picture showing why Hermes is Hermes Argeiphontes.

Self-grading multiple choice quiz on Hermes (Mercury).

Hermes : A Thief, Inventor, and Messenger God looks at the changing roles, aspects, and descendants of the psychopompous god, Hermes (the Roman god Mercury).

The Homeric Hymn to Hermes tells of Hermes' birth and childhood adventures. The hymn describes baby Hermes finding the tortoise and turning it from a living animal into the first lyre.

Encyclopedia Mythica's article, by Ron Leadbetter on Hermes' ancestry, areas of influence, stories concerning the messenger god's relationship with Pan and the status of Hermes as a fertility god and psychopomp.

The Hermes page from the site of Carlos Parada. Tells of the birth of Hermes, his feats and attributes. Also the mates and offspring of the messenger god Hermes.