"As Above, So Below, As Within, So Without, As The Universe, So The Soul..."-Hermes Trismegistus
(Caduceus: a staff entwined by two snakes, the emblem of the modern medical profession. One of Hermes' symbols)
Here, at Happy Adventures, we enjoy learning and sharing information. In this article, we will be discussing Hermes, the "Messenger of the Gods" who is from the Greek Mythos. We can learn so many valuable lessons from myths which can be incorporated in daily life.
Who's Hermes?
(One of the most popular symbols of Hermes: the winged sandal)
Before we knew Hermes as the messenger of Mount Olympus, he was known as a robust, rustic, agrarian spirit, governing over the fertility of women and livestock. Hermes is among the most beloved characters of all Olympian Gods and Goddesses. He presides over animal husbandry, language, communication, and travel (which we at Happy Adventures are all about).
Hermes is also known to be a trickster. He is a spirit of luck and patron of gamblers, especially for those who play dice. He is associated with the gift of gab and business success. He is very cunning and witty. Hermes teaches us the importance to have a little humor in our lives. He can be annoying for those who lack humor and humility.
Hermes' Story
"Hermes was born in a cave to the goddess, Maia. Zeus is his father. He makes his home in Mekone, "Poppy town." His consort may be the Greek-born Italian goddess Carmenta. He is credited with many inventions, including the musical scale, the alphabet, boxing, gymnastics, weights, measures, and olive culture (Athena may have brought the olive tree, but Hermes taught people how to process the fruit and oil). "-Excerpt is from "Encyclopedia of Spirits" by Judika Illes.
Lessons We Can Learn From Hermes
Hermes is one of the greatest examples of duality.
“Better to live in fellowship with the deathless gods, continually rich, wealthy, and enjoying stores of grain, than to sit always in a gloomy cave. And as regards honor, if Zeus will not give it to me, I will seek to be a prince of robbers. And if Apollo shall seek me out, I think another and a greater loss will befall him. For I will break into his great house, and will plunder there from splendid tripods, and cauldrons, and gold, and plenty of bright iron, and much apparel.” – Hermes to his mother: Homeric Hymn of Hermes
Hermes is displayed in both a "good" and "bad" light. We are neither all good nor all evil, but an equivalent measure of both. It is our choices and free will, that the balance between good and evil can be tilted in one direction or another.
Find that balance within. Transcend duality. Once you have inner peace, you will ultimately live in true harmony.
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Happy Adventures
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Source:
- 1st Photo: https://i.pinimg.com/736x/5e/c7/fe/5ec7fe08a39fad83604298a30b346b54.jpg
- https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/272885.Hermes_Trismegistus
- 2nd Photo: http://symbols-collection.net/symbols/greek-god-hermes-symbol.html
- "Encyclopedia of Spirits" by Judika Illes, 2009 pp. 480-481
- https://blog.johnrchildress.com/2012/09/19/a-fable-of-hermes-and-a-modern-day-moral-for-wall-street/