Tag: Hermes
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The Names of God
Reading Time: 7 minutesGreek mythology and religion have an interest in the names of God. God is often said to be Lord of Animals. Hermes received the following mandate from Zeus. And from heaven father Zeus himself gave confirmation to his words, and commanded that glorious Hermes should be lord over all birds of omen…
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Hermes Trismegistus and American Healthcare
Reading Time: 6 minutesHermes’ caduceus came to symbolize medicine in a process full of confusion and mistaken associations. There may have also been an element of guile worthy of Hermes the trickster. In this article I will trace the connection between Hermes Trismegistus and American Healthcare. Hermes Through the Ages Ancient historians knew of several…