# Hermes — The Iliad character guide

> Hermes in The Iliad by Homer.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Beneficent Hermes, Argus-queller Hermes, Mercury

**First appearance:** 0001-the-iliad

## Who they are

Messenger god who guides Priam to Achilles' tent.

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