ANCIENT GREEK LYRE - The Messenger's Hymn | Sounds of Antiquity | EPIC Soundtrack

⚜️ Stream this album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5LjGBh... ⚜️ High quality image gallery, including this thumbnail can be downloaded here: https://patreon.com/historicahistorys... In the golden halls of Mount Olympus, where the gods feasted and reveled in their eternal glory, there was one who moved with unmatched speed and grace. He was Hermes, the Messenger of the Gods, the fleet-footed trickster, and the guide of souls. Hermes was a god of many faces: a patron of travelers, a protector of thieves, a bringer of dreams, and a herald of divine will. But above all, he was the bridge between worlds, the one who carried the whispers of the gods to mortals and the prayers of mortals to the gods. This is the hymn of Hermes, the tale of his cunning, his wit, and his boundless energy. ✨ Born at dawn in a hidden cave on Mount Cyllene, Hermes was no ordinary child. Within hours of his birth, he had crafted the first lyre from the shell of a tortoise and stolen the sacred cattle of Apollo. His laughter echoed through the hills as he led the herd backward, confusing their tracks and outwitting his elder brother. When Apollo finally confronted him, Hermes charmed the sun god with his music and wit, offering the lyre as a gift to appease his anger. Apollo, delighted by the instrument, forgave the young god, and the two became fast friends. Thus began Hermes’ reputation as the cleverest of the Olympians, a master of invention and mischief. ✨ Hermes’ role as the Messenger of the Gods was one of great responsibility. He carried Zeus’ thunderbolts, delivered Aphrodite’s love letters, and guided the souls of the dead to the underworld. His winged sandals carried him across the earth and sky in the blink of an eye, and his caduceus, a staff entwined with serpents, was a symbol of his authority. Yet Hermes was more than just a courier; he was a mediator, a diplomat, and a problem-solver. When disputes arose among the gods, it was often Hermes who brokered peace, his silver tongue weaving words of reconciliation. ✨ One of Hermes’ most famous missions took him to the mortal world, where he was tasked with rescuing the infant Dionysus from the wrath of Hera. The queen of the gods, enraged by Zeus’ infidelity, sought to destroy the child. Hermes, ever resourceful, spirited the baby away to a distant land, where he was raised in secret by nymphs. To protect Dionysus, Hermes used his cunning to outwit Hera’s spies, disguising the child as a goat and weaving illusions to conceal their path. His success earned him the gratitude of Zeus and the admiration of the other gods. ✨ But Hermes was not just a servant of the divine; he was also a friend to mortals. He was the patron of shepherds, guiding their flocks to safety, and the protector of travelers, ensuring their journeys were swift and safe. He was the god of commerce, blessing merchants with good fortune, and the patron of athletes, rewarding speed and agility. Yet Hermes also had a mischievous side. He delighted in playing tricks on mortals, testing their wits and teaching them lessons through his pranks. One such tale tells of a farmer who boasted that he could outsmart the gods. Hermes, disguised as a traveler, challenged the farmer to a game of riddles. When the farmer lost, Hermes revealed his true form and warned him of the dangers of hubris. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL:    / @daranthos   More Ancient Greek playlists to relax to:    • ANCIENT GREEK LYRE - Sounds of Antiqu...      • ANCIENT GREEK LYRE - Sounds of Antiqu...      • ANCIENT GREEK LYRE - Sounds of Antiqu...      • ANCIENT GREEK LYRE - Helen | Sounds o...      • ANCIENT GREEK LYRE - Socrates | Sound...      • ANCIENT GREEK LYRE - Phidias | Sounds...      • ANCIENT GREEK LYRE - Demeter | Sounds...      • ANCIENT GREEK LYRE - Zyxala | Sounds ...      • ANCIENT GREEK LYRE - Sounds of Antiqu...   0:00 Messenger of the Gods 5:00 Keeper of the Caduceus 10:00 Guide of Souls 15:00 Patron of Travelers 20:00 The Thief of Olympus 25:00 Inventor of the Lyre 30:00 Guardian of Boundaries 35:00 God of Commerce and Trade 40:00 The Divine Mediator 45:00 The Swift-Footed Trickster #relaxing #relaxing #study #motivation #meditation #sleep #sleepmusic #ancientgreece #lyremusic #harp