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Hermes

Hermes, in Greek mythology, one of the 12 Olympian gods, son of Zeus, messenger of the gods, guard of roads and highways, and guide of souls to Hades. He was usually depicted wearing a hat with wings. The Romans identified him with Mercury.

See also: Mythology.

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Hermes of Praxiteles
Hermaphrodite
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