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Hermes is the messenger of the gods in Greek mythology, often depicted as a fast and cunning figure who carries messages between the gods and mortals.
Mercury was named after the Roman messenger god, Mercury, who was equivalent to the Greek god Hermes. The planet appeared to move quickly across the sky, similar to the fast-moving messenger god in mythology, hence the association.
Apollo got the lyre from Hermes because he traded his cattle for it. Hermes had stolen Apollo's cattle when he was just a newborn, and to make amends, Hermes gifted the lyre to Apollo as a peace offering.
Hermes was founded in 1837 in Paris, France.
Hermes became associated with the moon through Egyptian culture. Greeks associated Hermes with Egyptian moon god Thoth, and also a combination of Hermes and Anubis called Hermanubis.