15 Most Famous Psychopomps from Pantheons around the World
A psychopomp is a mythical being, creature, spirit, or deity in many religions whose responsibility is to escort newly deceased souls to the afterlife. Their role is not to judge...
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Hermes and Argus in Greek Mythology
The story of Hermes and Argus is one of the many fascinating tales from Greek mythology. It involves the god Hermes, known as the messenger of the gods and the...
Everything You Need To Know About the Underworld in Greek Mythology
Where do we go after death? A deeply religious ancient Greek’s response to that question would most likely have been: to Hades or the Underworld. What did the Underworld in...
Greek God Hermes: Myths, Powers and Early Portrayals
Hermes was an ancient Greek god popularly associated with trade, theft, athletics (sports), commuters, roads, invention, deception, and heraldry. Hermes’ parents were the supreme god Zeus and Maia (daughter of...
