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- Hermes is not only the Thief, but also the Shepherd, the Craftsman, the Herald, the Musician, the Athelete, and the Merchant.
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P. 156
- Hermes,1 the divine trickster, ...
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- As god of boundaries and the transgression of boundaries, Hermes is therefore the patron of herdsmen, thieves, graves, and heralds.
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- The Greeks gave Hermes, primarily the messenger of the gods, a second role as patron of roads and protector of travelers.