Hermes

2. Hermes’ staff; later shown with two snakes coiled around it.
5. Magical plant Hermes gave Odysseus to protect him from Circe’s spells.
6. “Guide of souls”; title for Hermes because he led the dead to the Underworld.
8. “Slayer of Argus”; title Hermes earned for killing Argus Panoptes.
10. Old man who saw Hermes stealing Apollo’s cattle; turned to stone for breaking his promise.
11. Rustic goat-footed/satyr god of shepherds; son of Hermes in some myths.
14. Stringed musical instrument Hermes invented from a tortoise shell; given to Apollo.
16. Daughter of Daedalion; mother of Autolycus; had sons by Hermes and Apollo on the same day.
17. Wide-brimmed traveler’s hat Hermes often wears.
19. “Of (Mt.)Cyllene” in reference to Hermes birthplace
20. Son of Hermes, famous master thief.

1. Wife in an elderly couple who welcomed Zeus and Hermes in disguise
3. A monster who stole Zeus’s sinews; chased Hermes.
4. God whose cattle Hermes stole; later became Hermes’ friend and received the lyre from him.
7. Mother of Hermes; a shy nymph who lived in a cave on Mount Cyllene.
9. A giant Hermes killed while wearing the cap of invisibility.
12. Son of Hermes and herald of the Argonauts.
13. Magical sandals that allow Hermes to fly or move swiftly.
15. Roman name for Hermes.
18. Athenian princess loved by Hermes.