What is another word for hermes?
Pronunciation: [hˈɜːmiːz] (IPA) 
Hermes is best known as the Greek god of commerce, messenger of the gods and the guide of souls to the underworld. There are many synonyms for this word. Some of those synonyms are Mercury (his Roman name), psychopompus, and Kriophoros. Other related terms include caduceus, the rod of Hermes, the herald's staff, and the winged sandals. Hermes was also known as the patron of thieves and travelers. So, another set of synonyms includes words like trickster, deceiver, and swindler. These synonyms provide additional context and meaning to the complex and varied nature of this Greek god.
