Greek Mythology

Hermes

Hermes was born in a cave on Mount Cyllene in Arcadia, to a mortal mother, Maia. Hermes was the god of all form of magic and trickery, which the Greeks admire. Hermes was also the spirit of the piles of stones with which Greek travelers marked paths, boundaries and holy places. Hermes used a magic rod to stupefy men he practice magic and deception. He used it also on the special escort duty which he carried out as “Psychopompus”, the “Conductor of Souls” to underworld. When Hermes became the general herald and messenger of the gods the rod became his badge of office.

Athena

Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom, war, the arts, industry, justice and skill. She was Zeus favorite child. In fear the Metis,Zeus's wife would bear a son mighther than himself, he swallowed her and she began to make a robe and helmet for her dauther. The hammering of the helmet caused Zeus great headaches and he cried out in agony. His son Hephaestus ran towards himand split his skull open and from it emerge Athena, fully grown and wearing her mother's robe and Helmet.