Homeric Hymn to Hermes 2 (h.+Hom.+h.+Merc.)
Hymn to Hermes, The Homeric Hymns, translated by Hugh Gerard Evelyn-White (1874-1924), from the Loeb edition of 1914, now in the public domain, with thanks to www.theoi.com for making the text available on line. This text has 2 tagged references to 2 ancient places.CTS URN: urn:cts:greekLit:tlg0013.tlg018; Wikidata ID: Q87752261; Trismegistos: authorwork/11447 [Open Greek text in new tab]
§ 1 I sing of Cyllenian Hermes, the Slayer of Argus, lord of Cyllene and Arcadia rich in flocks, luck-bringing messenger of the deathless gods. He was born of Maia, the daughter of Atlas, when she had made with Zeus, — a shy goddess she. Ever she avoided the throng of the blessed gods and lived in a shadowy cave, and there the Son of Cronos used to lie with the rich-tressed nymph at dead of night, while white-armed Hera lay bound in sweet sleep: and neither deathless god nor mortal man knew it. And so hail to you, Son of Zeus and Maia; with you I have begun: now I will turn to another song! Hail, Hermes, giver of grace, guide, and giver of good things!
Event Date: -1000 GR
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Event Date: -1000