u/Curiousfirecracker0

Why the fuck is the introduction 100 pages long?

I came back to draw after so years lol.

I still have to get better at my mouths

Here I have decide to share my knowledge and Grimore about my/our Patron Deity Lord Hermes.

As always thou is welcome to seek thy own info.

English is not my 1st language so... yeah.

PLANTS/HERBS:

🌿 Fennel (PRIMARY) - traditionally associated, purification, strength

🍃 Dill - communication, protection, luck

🌱 Marjoram/Oregano - joy, protection, transitions

🌿 Crocus - spring, transitions, messenger flower

🌳 Palm - victory, success, travel

🍊 Citrus (orange, lemon) - success, clarity, communication

🌰 Almond - awakening, divine favor

🍇 Grape - abundance, Dionysus connection

🌸 Lavender - communication, peace, threshold work

🌿 Rosemary - memory, mental clarity, protection

🍃 Bay Laurel - victory, success, prophecy

🌶️ Cinnamon - speed, success, prosperity

🧄 Garlic - protection during travel

🌿 Peppermint - mental clarity, speed, energy

🌿 Thyme - courage, transition, liminal spaces

🌾 Wheat/Grain - abundance, commerce

🌰 Hazel - wisdom, divination, communication

🍓 Strawberry Tree (Arbutus) - transitions, boundaries, sacred fruit

This could be used for candle dressing!

Here I have decide to share my knowledge and Grimore about my/our Patron Deity Lord Hermes.

As always thou is welcome to seek thy own info.

English is not my 1st language so... yeah.

Crystal/Stones:

💠 Agate (especially banded) - protection, grounding, communication

🟡 Citrine - abundance, success, merchant energy, solar connection

🟤 Tiger's Eye - cunning, protection, clear thinking, confidence

🟠 Carnelian - courage, vitality, action, passion

⚪ Clear Quartz - clarity, amplification, communication

🟡 Yellow Jasper - travel protection, grounding energy

🔵 Lapis Lazuli - wisdom, truth, communication

🟢 Aventurine - luck, prosperity, opportunity

🟣 Amethyst - psychic ability, transitions, spiritual communication

🟠 Sunstone - vitality, success, joy

🔴 Red Jasper - grounding during travel, protection

⚫ Obsidian - psychopomp work, underworld connection

🟡 Amber - ancient trade routes, merchant energy

🔵 Turquoise - traveler's stone, protection, communication

🟤 Smoky Quartz - grounding liminal work

As fun fact you can do "Thriae divination" (Is a type of pebble divination) with Hermes, since Apollo thought him how to do so. Another way of communicating!

Hail Hermes Logios!

Here I have decide to share my knowledge and Grimore about my/our Patron Deity Lord Hermes.

As always thou is welcome to seek thy own info.

English is not my 1st language so... yeah.

SACRED ANIMALS:

🐓 Rooster/Cock (PRIMARY) - dawn, messages, announcements, vigilance.

🐢 Tortoise - invented lyre from shell, cleverness

🐏 Ram - Kriophoros aspect, pastoral protection

🐍 Snake - caduceus, wisdom, healing, transformation.

🦅 Hawk/Eagle - swift messenger, divine sight.

🕊️ Hare - speed, fertility, cunning.

🐐 Goat - pastoral aspect.

🦊 Fox - cunning, trickery (modern association).

🐕 Dog - guardian of flocks (Easy to make friends, pastoral).

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Here I have decide to share my knowledge and Grimore about my/our Patron Deity Lord Hermes.

As always thou is welcome to seek thy own info.

English is not my 1st language so... yeah.

ALL HERMES EPITHETS (Greek & Latin):

MAJOR EPITHETS:

● Hermes Trismegistus (Ἑρμῆς ὁ Τρισμέγιστος) - "Thrice-Greatest Hermes" - wisdom, alchemy, magic.

● Hermes Psychopompos (Ψυχοπομπός) - "Guide of Souls" - conductor of dead to underworld.

● Hermes Chthonios (Χθόνιος) - "Of the Underworld" - underworld aspect.

● Hermes Eriounios (Ἐριούνιος) - "Luck-Bringer" / "Ready Helper"

● Hermes Agoraeus (Ἀγοραῖος) - "Of the Marketplace" - commerce, merchants.

● Hermes Enagonios (Ἐναγώνιος) - "Of the Games" - athletic contests, gymnasiums.

● Hermes Propylaeus (Προπυλαῖος) - "Before the Gate" - guardian of entrances/gateway

● Hermes Promakhos (Πρόμαχος) - "Champion" / "Fighter in Front"

● Hermes Dolios (Δόλιος) - "Crafty" / "Wily" - cunning, trickery.

●Hermes Akaketa (Ἀκακῆτα) - "Gentle One" / "Kindly"

● Hermes Nomios (Νόμιος) - "Of the Pastures" - protector of flocks, shepherds.

● Hermes Kranaios - "Rocky" - associated with herms (stone pillars).

● Hermes Kriophoros (Κριοφόρος) - "Ram-Bearer"

● Hermes Kadmilos - Samothracian mysteries aspect.

● Hermes Logios (Λόγιος) - "Of Speech/Reason" - eloquence, oratory.

● Hermes Hegemonios - "Leader" / "Guide"

● Hermes Atlantiades - "Son of Atlas" (through Maia)

● Hermes Cyllenius (Κυλλήνιος) - "Of Mount Cyllene"- birthplace.

● Hermes Argeiphontes (Ἀργειφόντης) - "Slayer of Argus"

ROMAN (Mercury):

● Mercury/Mercurius - Roman equivalent.

● Mercury Alipes - "Wing-Footed"

● Mercury Artaios - Gaulish-Roman form.

LESSER-KNOWN/REGIONAL:

● Hermes Perpheraios - boundary marker aspect.

● Hermes Promachus - battle protector.

● Hermes Kerdemporos - "Gain-Bringer"

● Hermes Epikarpios - fruit/harvest aspect.

● Hermes Charidotes - "Giver of Joy"

● Hermes Pheletes - "Thief"

● Hermes Mechaneus - "Contriver" / "Trickster"

● Hermes Euandros - "Good Man" / "Manly"

● Hermes Kerdoos - "Gainful" / "Profitable"

This Ephithets are good for prayers and general work with him.

As an example.

When I am buckling my belt before driving I say

"Hermes Diáktoros Guide my path and allow me to come back home safe. Free me of all evil, accidents and police (lol)."

Here I have decide to share my knowledge and Grimore about my/our Patron Deity Lord Hermes.

As always thou is welcome to seek thy own info.

English is not my 1st language so... yeah.

This is my first page.

I started with a decoration and a few images related to him.

On the right in the yellow os my book blessing where I made a litt' prayer and stabliah the use and my relationship with him.

After done...

I purify it with incense and presented to Lord Hermes.