Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Later, his son Ceryx faced Kratos in battle, and was killed. While in the Labyrinth, Hermes waited for Kratos to arrive and began to taunt him about his quest for vengeance. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... Hermes leading a satyr chorus, vase by Douris, 5th century. VS Battles Wiki is a FANDOM Anime Community. He would also be the one to plot in destroying Kratos. I thought Spartans fought with honor. He is also the father of Ceryx the messenger of Mt. Hermes is considered the herald of the gods. Unfortunately for him, his wounds from the crash left him exhausted, as he continually stopped to catch his breath. Today you may defeat me, but in the end, Kratos, in the end you'll betray only yourself. Hermes is shown as being playful and childish. Using it during Bonus Play disabled new Trophies from being unlocked. Baltic mythology. He is greatly arrogant and boastful of his own speed, thinking that his foes have no chance of ever defeating him, regardless of who they are. Premium Membership is now 50% off! In many respects he was Apollo’s counterpart; like him, Hermes was a patron of music and was credited with the invention of the kithara and sometimes of music itself. Can dodge the Light of Helios' sunlight burst which could illuminate the infinite Underworld), Striking Strength: At least Universal, likely Universal+ to Low Multiversal, Durability: At least Universe level, likely Universe level+ to Low Multiverse level, Intelligence: Above average; possesses thousands of years of combat experience. God of War Fanon Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. After trading insults with Kratos, Hermes ran up the Chain of Balance linking the Underworld and Olympus, and saw Kratos pursue him. Omissions? Hermes mourned the lost of his two sons and promised that their spirits would live peacefully in Elysium forever. He is the son of Zeus and Maia. Both in literature and cult Hermes was constantly associated with the protection of cattle and sheep, and he was often closely connected with deities of vegetation, especially Pan and the nymphs. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Hermes is the Greek god of Travelers, Messengers, Thieves, Commerce, Sports, Athletics, and Speed. He acts quite laid-back most of the time, frequently flipping his coin when idle. He then lead Kratos around the outside of the Olympian Citadel on a perilous chase, with Kratos dodging incoming projectiles. Hermes was also a dream god, and the Greeks offered to him the last libation before sleep. Hermes, Greek god, son of Zeus and the Pleiad Maia; often identified with the Roman Mercury and with Casmilus or Cadmilus, one of the Cabeiri. He was born in a cave on Mount Cyllene. History Comments (15) Share. He is also considered the protector of human heralds, travellers, thieves, merchants, and orators. Not fair! Hermes (/ ˈ h ɜːr m iː z / ; Greek: Ἑρμῆς) is an Olympian deity in ancient Greek religion and mythology . Name: Hermes Lore: Miscellaneous Rarity: Element: Cost: 4.0 Skill Cost: 45 Battle Skill: Olympic Messenger Effect: SPD +80% (all allies, 10 secs). Tier: At least 3-A, likely Low 2-C to 2-C, Classification: Deity, Greek God, Olympian God, God of Messengers, Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Immortality (Types 1 and 2), Energy Manipulation, Environmental / Life Manipulation (Capable of Creating Plagues), Attack Potency: At least Universe level, likely Universe level+ to Low Multiverse level (As an Olympian God, he should be superior to Persephone), Speed: At least Massively FTL+ (Is the one who brings the dreams and who personally ferries the souls of the dead to the Underworld. Nothing but nightmares of your failure. His confidence in his own son, Danaus proved infallible, as he continually taunted his fellow gods about his champion being the one to steal the Ambrosia. The Elder Scrolls metaphysics & philosophy, https://vsbattles.fandom.com/wiki/Hermes_(God_of_War)?oldid=5714923. Corrections? Unfortunately for Hermes, Danaus later met his end at the hands of Hades' son, Alrik. In the Odyssey, however, he appears mainly as the messenger of the gods and the conductor of the dead to Hades. Its effect was similar to the The King's Ring from Ghost of Sparta. Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. Treasure casually found was his gift, and any stroke of good luck was attributed to him; this conception and his function as a deity of gain, honest or dishonest, are natural derivatives of his character as a god of fertility. His name is probably derived from herma (see herm), the Greek word for a heap of stones, such as was used in the country to indicate boundaries or as a landmark. Edit template for this spirit. Those greaves allowed Kratos to move at great speed, ramming through enemies and throwing them aside, and the ability to run along the sides of walls. Hermes' Coin was one of Ten Godly Possessions found in God of War III. Hermes is the God of Speed, Guide to the Underworld, Master of Sports, Messenger of the Gods, Patron of boundaries, and Protector of Travelers. And what has that honor brought you? By signing up for this email, you are agreeing to news, offers, and information from Encyclopaedia Britannica. From the latter part of the 5th century bce he was portrayed as a nude and beardless youth, a young athlete. As a messenger, he may also have become the god of roads and doorways, and he was the protector of travellers. He is also fairly talkative, as seen as he was taunting Kratos about his tendency to kill family members, and his never-ending quest for revenge. Odin, god of war and death, among other things; he is described as at least once visiting the underworld on Sleipnir, raising a volva to interrogate, and visiting jotunn on three occasions in their domain in order to gather more wisdom. The earliest centre of his cult was probably Arcadia, where Mt. He was later seen with Poseidon, watching as Kratos, Ares' champion, slaughtered many enemies in his path. Black Friday Sale! Hermes is shown as being playful and childish. And yet you seek to kill me when I have no way to defend myself? His name is probably derived from herma (see herm), the Greek word for a heap of stones, such as was used in the country to indicate boundaries or as a landmark. Support Skill: Thief's Agility Effect: SPD +50% (all allies). Hermes was born of Maia, a daughter of Atlas, by Zeus. Sometimes he was represented in his pastoral character, bearing a sheep on his shoulders; at other times he appeared as the messenger of the gods with the kērykeion, or herald’s staff (see caduceus), which was his most frequent attribute. Unable to escape, Hermes attempted to defeat Kratos in combat, using his formidable speed and agility to his advantage. He is the son of the King of Olympus Zeus and the Pleiades Maia. Hermes, much like his brethren, was briefly seen competing in the wager of the gods, a contest in which each god chose one demigod to represent themselves in a search for Ambrosia. Who led the Argonauts in search of the Golden Fleece? Reappearing in the Chamber of the Flame, Hermes again taunted Kratos about his lack of speed. Hermes is the God of Speed, Guide to the Underworld, Master of Sports, Messenger of the Gods, Patron of boundaries, and Protector of Travelers. Hermes was the messenger god in Greek Mythology. Who is the Roman equivalent of the Greek god Ares? Norse equivalent of Hermes. During the Great War, Hermes is one of the gods who fought the Titans and is seen dodging a boulder thrown at him by one of them. Be on the lookout for your Britannica newsletter to get trusted stories delivered right to your inbox.