Hermes (Olympian Gods)

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HERMES

BIOGRAPHY

PERSONAL DATA

Aliases: Mercurius
Identity: The general public considers Hermes a figment of myth
Occupation: Greek god of commerce, herdsmen, and thieves; herald of the Olympian Gods
Known Relatives: Zeus (father); Pan (son, deceased)
Base of Operation: Olympus
Group Affiliation(s): Olympian Gods
Gender: Male
Hair: Reddish blond
First Appearance: Wonder Woman Vol. 2 #1 (February 1987)

OVERVIEW

Hermes is the messenger of the Olympian Gods of Greek myth. He is a friend of the Amazons of Themyscira and helped Wonder Woman in her early career as a superheroine.

HISTORY

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POWERS AND WEAPONS

Hermes possesses superspeed rivaling that of Earth's Flashes (see Flash I, Flash II and Flash III). He can run through air and does not need firm ground under his feet in order to propel himself forward. Hermes can also levitate and fly.

Hermes sometimes channels his healing powers through the Caduceus, a golden heralds staff.

CHRONOLOGY

For a definitive list of appearances of Hermes in chronological order click here