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/The Greek myth of Talos, the first robot

• 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