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Hermes Hermes <<HUR meez>> was a god of fertility in Greek mythology. In ancient Greek poetry, Hermes functioned as a messenger of the gods. Hermes was also a guide for souls to the underworld and for travelers. In addition, he was a protector of boundaries; a helper of heralds, speakers, traders, and thieves; and a bringer of good or unexpected luck. The Romans may have invented Mercury as an equivalent to Hermes. Hermes was a son of Zeus, the king of the gods, and Maia, a minor goddess. In art, Hermes was usually shown as a beardless youth wearing a broad-brimmed traveling hat and sandals, which were usually winged. He carried the caduceus, a winged staff entwined with snakes. How to cite this article: To cite this article, World Book recommends the following format: "Hermes." WorldBook Kids.World Book, 2014. Web. 18 June 2014 © 2014 World Book, Inc. All rights reserved. WORLD BOOK and the GLOBE DEVICE are registered trademarks of World Book, Inc. Page 1 of 1