067 - Hephaistos and Hermes

‪In this episode, we discuss the myths, iconography, and cultic worship of Hephaistos (the god of fire, metalworking, and blacksmiths) and Hermes (the messenger god of trade, deceit, travelers, and borders)

• Video/Hermes and Loki and Tricksters

• Photos/Hermes (Theoi)
• Photo/Vase-Painting of Winged Iris Holding a Caduceus

• Photo/Vase-Painting of Hermes Hastening with Caduceus in hand

• Photo/Vase-Painting of Hermes and Maia

• Photo/Vase-Painting of Hermes Psychopompos (Sarpedon Krater)

• Photo/Vase-Painting of Herm

• Photo/Archaic Greek Herm of Hermes

• Photo/Archaic Bearded Hermes (from a Herm)

• Photo/Statue of Hermes Kriophoros

• Photo/Roman Statue of Pan Making Love to a Goat

• Photo/Vase-Painting of Hermes Wearing his Petasos (Traveler's Hat)

• Photo/Statue of Hermes the Traveler (Roman Copy of Greek Original)

• Photo/Statue of Hermes the Traveler (Roman Copy of Greek Original)

• Photo/Statue of Hermes Logios (Roman Copy of Greek Original)

• Photo/Statue of Hermes the Athlete (Roman Copy of Greek Original)

Recommended Sources for Further Reading:

Text/Homeric Hymn to Hermes

Recommended Podcast Episodes for Further Listening:
MythTake Episode 05 Mercury/Hermes