Question

Hermes is the messenger to the gods, but he also has another special role. Select that role from among the following choices.

He carries into the underworld the weapons that were the means of heroes’ deaths.

He guides newly deceased souls into the afterlife.

He writes the final stories of the kings.

He teaches those who would learn how to fly, including giving them cautions about flying too high.

Answer 1

Answer: B. God Hermes (in Roman mythology-god Mercury), is the embodiment of the exchange, transfer and transition from one State or position to another.

Hermes gives to gods prayers of people, and to people-blessings of gods. As a conductor of souls, God Hermes embodies the transition from life to death. God of eloquence and treaties, Hermes (Mercury) conveys to others the thoughts of a speaker or messenger. Hermes accompanies the souls of deceased people and is the messenger and the expression of God's will on Earth.