In classical mythology, Hermes is a member of the twelve Olympians He is the messenger of the gods, and is also associated with thieves, commerce and travel His Roman equivalent is Mercury Norse Heroes EXPLAINED The majority of the characters come from the Völsunga Saga So for the full story, read Völsunga Saga It should be noted, Wayland was the English name of the divine master smith, but was famous myths throughout the other Germanic kingdoms, such as in the German and Norse myths (as Weiland and Volund) The Heroes of ancient Greece were exceptional mortals or demi gods, (a child with one divine parent) Each hero possessed incredible skills or stood out for their intelligence or ingenuity Heroes accomplished incredible tasks that progressed humanity The beloved and powerful Heracles was a Greek hero, as was the great warrior Achilles

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