Vol. 34 No. 1 (2008): XXXIV - 2008, fascicolo 1
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Hermes the Helper Figure: <em>Odyssey</em> 10.275-308

Published 2013-07-04

Keywords

  • Odyssey,
  • Hermes,
  • helper

Abstract

In Od. 10.275-308 the questions, the encounter in a wood, and the magic herb prompt us to interpret Hermes as the typical helper figure of folk-tales. This has to do with his traditional role as psychopompos.

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