Psychopomp and Trickster, The Negotiation of Boundaries, and the Movement of Souls and CommerceLugh 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.
