Hermes fulfilled several roles in the Greek religion. He was the divine messenger, protector of herds and travelers, and a god of commerce and trade. He was sometimes worshipped as a fertility god. He was also a trickster god and the patron of thieves and liars. Additionally, Hermes was credited with inventing the kithara or the lyre, as well as several athletic events.
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