Hermes.ppt

* Hermes 赫耳墨斯 Overview about Hermes 1. Introduction 2. Hermes’ areas of responsibility 3.Popular Myth 4. My comment Hermes’ Origin ● Father: Zeus ● Mother: Maia (Mountain Nymph) ● Born in a cave on Mount Cyllene in Arcadia Hermes’ Symbols ? winged sandals ? a wide-brimmed hat with wings ? a staff with two snakes ( a caduceus节杖) ? Planet of Hermes: Mercury(水星） ? Day of Hermes: Wednesday Hermes’ Family Hermes’ areas of responsibility Hermes’ areas of responsibility Messenger of the gods Gods of commerce Thieves Travelers Athletes Livestock The conductor of souls Popular Myth about Hermes The Cattle Story The Argus Story The Cattle Story Stealing Apollo’s cattle Giving lyre to Apollo Apollo forgiving him The Argus Story Io（伊娥） Argus（阿尔戈斯）: monster Singing songs Telling stories My comment Clever and versatile Cunning, mischievous and dishonest *