Hermes

Clash of the Titans Clash of the Titans and the story of Perseus according to the Greeks are based on the same story and share many similarities as well as differences. Although, in both versions the plot follows, for the most part, the same basic points. Perseus, the mortal son of Zeus, slays Medusa, then saves Andromeda with Medusa’s enchanted head, and lastly, kills Acrisius. First, there are vast similarities in both of these versions of Perseus’s amazing tale. In both versions, Zeus…

The Goddess Morrigan is a Celtic War Goddess. Archaeological evidence of her being worshipped dates back beyond the Copper age, and she was the dominant Goddess of Europe called the Great Goddess. Morrigan is not just a war Goddess, she is also a Goddess of death, life, ruler over rivers and lakes. She is the queen of phantoms, demons, shape shifters and witches. She is also one of the Celtic Goddesses of fate. She is one of a trio of War Goddesses called the Morrigan, along with Badb, Macha…

In Percy Jackson and the lightening thief, after Zeus defeated his father Cronus and the Titans, he and the Olympian gods became the power of Greece. After playing a very powerful role in Greece, the Olympian gods decided to take their powers to America. Now, Olympus is located on the 600th floor of the Empire State Building, and the gate to the Underworld is located in Los Angeles. Poseidon, one of the Olympian gods has an affair with a human. Meet Percy Jackson, a half-blood. He’s half-human…

I am Demeter’s daughter because I can control the seasons ,I can also control the plants growing or dying.My first piece of evidence that I am demeter's daughter is that I can make plants grow.Demeter's daughter was Persephone she was kidnapped and married to Hades she spent 6 months in the underworld and 6 months with Demeter.When Persephone is with Hades Demeter is sad so the earth dies this shows demeters depression causes the seasons to change.One day I was at camp half blood and we were…

The story of Prometheus giving fire to man is one that could be interpreted to teach a few different life lessons; however, I believe the most accurate one is that the story of Prometheus is trying to teach that you should always do what you feel is right. Prometheus did what he felt was right to protect and aid the humans he had so painstakingly created. “When Prometheus finished his work and saw his creatures shivering in the cold, dark night, terrified of the many powerful beasts his brother…

The reconciliation of Hermes with Apollo and the gift-giving that ensues in the Homeric Hymn to Hermes (4), despite involving possessions and titles, ultimately signifies a trading of respect and recognition. Following his birth, Hermes lacks an official rank or sphere of rule and, as a result, must prove himself worthy of acceptance from his divine peers. The method he uses to accomplish this, while sly and deceptive, is acknowledged as being admirable and garners him his initial title as the…

Hermes was the Greek god of commerce, athletes, literature, poetry, invention, trade, roads, boundaries, and travellers. His name 'Hermes' literally means 'boundary marker'. He is quick acting, cunning and consider as a trickster for his ingenious personality. Hermes the second youngest of the Olympian gods, is son of Zeus and the mountain Nymph Maia, goddess of clouds, the seven daughters of Titan Atlas and one of the Pleiades. As a god, he was the swiftest, nobody could go anywhere faster…

prophecy while Hermes is the god of trade and thieves. They are both sons of Zeus as are half-brothers. From birth, Apollo was born with power and recognition as a god, while Hermes had to build his reputation through his use of metis. If the two brothers were to be compared to each other, Apollo would be seen more as a god-like entity. Based on their roles, their resolute attitude towards things and the recognition they had since birth will show the difference between Apollo and Hermes.…

similarities that the Greek mythological God, Hermes, share with the DC comic book hero, The Flash. Generally speaking, Hermes and The Flash are both classified as “speedsters”, with speedsters being defined as a person or thing that operates well at high speeds. Along with their speed, both speedsters are known for their light-hearted, quick witted personalities. The cherry on top that brings us further into the conclusion that The…

A long time ago, the god Hermes sat observing the mortals. He was watching them tend to their animals and get annoyed by other creatures. Something is missing, he thought as he looked down upon them. I know! I’ll make a bird that is unlike any other! He jumped up, threw on his shoes, and began scouring the globe for the perfect home for his creation. Suddenly, the temperature dropped to well below freezing. Bingo, he thought. They can live here in peace, without any human disruptions! The…