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Hermes is an Olympian deity in ancient Greek religion and mythology considered the herald of the gods.

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Messenger sent to command Calypso's release of Odysseus
Zeus sends Hermes to Ogygia to order Calypso to release Odysseus, marking the turning point for his return home.
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divine messenger who aids the hero against the enchantress
Hermes intervenes by providing Odysseus with the herb Moly, which grants him immunity to Circe's transformative magic.
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Psychopomp and messenger to the underworld
Hermes frequently travels to the underworld to guide souls to Hades or to deliver messages between the living and the dead.
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