Hermes
Psychopomp and Trickster, The Negotiation of Boundaries, and the Movement of Souls and CommerceBy Lugh McKenna
Length34m
About this audiobook
This volume explores the essential and dynamic role of Hermes, the messenger of the gods, the divine trickster, and the facilitator who negotiates the borders between domains. Born in the wild, he is immediately characterized by cunning, speed, and invention, serving as the link between the Olympian heights, the Underworld depths, and the mortal sphere.
The analysis focuses on his function as the psychopomp, the guide of souls to Hades, and his patronage over all forms of movement: commerce, travel, invention, and oratory.
His defining myths emphasize his mastery of exchange, deceit, and communication, portraying him as the architect of systems, protector of travelers, and the ultimate patron of both legal exchange and ingenious theft, thereby governing the necessary ambiguity inherent in human interaction.
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Rating★★★★★ 5.0 (1)
GenreHistory, Spirituality and Religion
Length34 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 15, 2025
LanguageEnglish
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HéraclesLugh McKenna1h 11m5.0 (1) Only with Ultra
AquilesLugh McKenna1h 21m5.0 (1) Only with Ultra
TheseusLugh McKenna1h 16m5.0 (1) Only with Ultra
PerseusLugh McKenna1h 1m5.0 (1) Only with Ultra
OdysseusLugh McKenna1h 25m5.0 (1) Only with Ultra
AchillesLugh McKenna1h 20m5.0 (1) Only with Ultra
HeraclesLugh McKenna1h 10m5.0 (1) Only with Ultra
HestiaLugh McKenna44m5.0 (1) Only with Ultra
DionysusLugh McKenna31m5.0 (1) Only with Ultra
HephaestusLugh McKenna35m5.0 (1) Only with Ultra
DemeterLugh McKenna37m5.0 (1) Only with Ultra
AphroditeLugh McKenna36m5.0 (1) Only with Ultra
AresLugh McKenna35m5.0 (1) Only with Ultra
ArtemisLugh McKenna37m5.0 (1) Only with Ultra
ApolloLugh McKenna35m5.0 (1) Only with Ultra
AthenaLugh McKenna39m5.0 (1) Only with Ultra
HadesLugh McKenna37m5.0 (1) Only with Ultra
PoseidonLugh McKenna33m5.0 (2) Only with Ultra
HeraLugh McKenna31m5.0 (2) Only with Ultra
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