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 | | Hermes In Greek mythology, Hermes (Roman, Mercury), the son of ZEUS and Maia, was a ubiquitous and agile deity with many functions: protector of flocks and shepherds; guide and protector of travelers; conductor of souls to the underworld; a messenger of Zeus; bringer of good luck; and patron of orators, writers, athletes, merchants, and thieves. |
 | | Paris In Greek mythology Paris was the handsome Trojan prince, son of PRIAM and HECUBA, whose seduction of HELEN caused the TROJAN WAR. |
 | | Paris was greatly favored by the goddess APHRODITE, whom he had selected as the fairest of the goddesses over HERA and ATHENA; she led him to Helen, wife of King MENELAUS of Sparta and the "most beautiful woman in the world." During the Trojan War, Paris was despised for his cowardice. |
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