Greetings from the Messenger
❝ I'd let the world burn let the world burn for you, this is how it always had to end. If I can't have you then no one can. ❞an exploration of : alternative universe and canon events of Greek mythology deity.dj au and extremely selective Hermes from Greek mythology.
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▍ ❝ RULE ONE.
Firstly this account will not interact with anyone under 21, so minors DNI {FYI Mun is 28} due to strong language and violence, along with sexual content, the use of drugs and alcohol. Plus blood and gore will be involved among other themes, that may trigger people so you have been warned. Any smut related plots will be in DMS, of course with chemistry.▍ ❝ RULE TWO.
When it comes to ships this account is non shipping for now, and will not make any expectations. Won't mind any type of storylines or crossovers as long as a plot it's given or will go with the flow.▍ ❝ RULE THREE.
Any sort of unwanted drama, will get you instantly blocked that being either ic or ooc. Replies may be slow from time to time, so don't spam me with DMS on when will I reply. I will get to you eventually.▍ ❝ FYI.. This character will be portrayed by it's respective mythology and will be au as well in my own way.
Hermes Messenger of the Gods
GENERAL .
• name : hermes
• alias : the messenger of the gods/ the trickster
• nickname : hermie
• orientation : bisexual (no lean)
• species : god/immortal
• occupation : messenger/guider of souls/ dj au
• face claim(s) : kim hongjoongPHYSICAL .
• eyes : brown
• hair : will vary
• height : 5'9
• weight : 61kg
• build : medium
• skin : fair
• clothing : will varyMORE INFORMATION.
• likes : traveling, making music, reading, drinking, eating all types of food, gossiping.
• dislikes : his father with a passion, when the gossip isn't juicy enough to spread around olympus.• iconography & symbols :
Winged Sandals (Talaria): Allowed for rapid travel.
Winged Hat (Petasos): A wide-brimmed traveler's hat, sometimes winged.
Caduceus: A herald's staff entwined with two snakes, symbolizing peace and commerce.• roles :
Messenger & Herald: Carried messages between gods and mortals.
Psychopomp: Guided the souls of the dead to Hades.
Patron of Outcasts & Travelers: Protected merchants, thieves, travelers, and hospitality.
God of Boundaries: His statues, called herms, marked roads and boundaries.
Inventor & Trickster: Created the lyre and used cleverness to outwit other gods.• roman counterpart : MercuryBACKGROUND.
• birthplace : cyllene
• current residence : mount olympus
• nuclear family : zeus (father), maia (mother), has too many siblings to name them all
• significant other : n/a
• children : has too many children ❝ + POSITIVE TRAITS :
Messenger & Communicator: A trusted, quick, and eloquent herald, delivering messages between gods and mortals, symbolizing clear communication.
Guide & Protector: A psychopomp guiding souls to the underworld and a guardian for travelers, merchants, and the vulnerable.
Resourceful & Clever: Exceptionally witty, inventive (invented the lyre, alphabet, dice), and adaptable, using cunning for good as well as trickery.
Benevolent & Compassionate: Shows favor to humanity, admires mortal strengths, and helps heroes like Odysseus, contrasting with harsher gods.
Jovial & Playful: Possesses a carefree, humorous, and lighthearted nature, bringing joy and movement.
Industrious: A god of trade, wealth, and fertility, overseeing commerce and animal husbandry with diligence.
Master of Transitions: Facilitates change and movement, helping people disidentify from rigid situations and navigate life's crossroads.❝ - NEGATIVE TRAITS :
Deceitful and a Liar: From birth, Hermes was "blandly cunning, a robber, a cattle rustler, a bringer of dreams, a watcher by night, a thief at the gates". As an infant, he stole Apollo's sacred cattle, expertly disguising their tracks, and then lied about it to his brother and father, Zeus. He is known for "subtlety of oaths" and can "sail a deed on a favoring course" through mysterious and dark utterances.
A Thief and Rogue: Hermes is the patron god of thieves and rogues, and theft is a core part of his mythology. He stole Apollo's bow and quiver on another occasion, and is said to have stolen Poseidon's trident and Aphrodite's girdle in other traditions.
Amoral and Opportunistic: Hermes does not typically worry about the legality or morality of his actions, only whether his schemes will work. He is an opportunist who seizes chances as they arise and can easily cross the boundary into an illegal or unscrupulous world.
Manipulative and Selfish: In his myths, Hermes often acts for his own gain, such as when he killed a tortoise to create the first lyre, a selfish act that took a life without remorse for his own enjoyment. He also manipulates situations and people to his advantage, using persuasion and cleverness to get what he wants.
Restless and Unpredictable: Hermes is associated with constant movement and change, which can manifest as a restless or a "drifter" personality in modern archetypal analysis. This also contributes to his unpredictable nature.
Vain: In some interpretations, Hermes is depicted as vain and likes to be seen as handsome.❝ Once upon a time...
Hermes is an Olympian deity in ancient Greek religion and mythology considered the herald of the gods. He is also widely considered the protector of human heralds, travelers, thieves,merchants, and orators. He is able to move quickly and freely between the worlds of the mortal and the divine aided by his winged sandals. Hermes plays the role of the psychopomp or "soul guide" a conductor of souls into the afterlife. In myth Hermes functions as the emissary and messenger of the gods,[6] and is often presented as the son of Zeus and Maia, the Pleiad. He is regarded as "the divine trickster".When his done with his errands or had nothing else to do, he DJs at whatever local club he visits. He'd rather spend his time mingling with humans than dealing with his family drama.
