
Which Greek god serves as the messenger of the gods, patron of travelers, and psychopomp who escorts souls to the underworld?
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Options:
- Hermes
- Apollo
- Ares
- Hephaestus
Correct answer: Hermes
Explanation: Hermes is the Greek messenger and psychopomp, attested in the Homeric Hymns and other classical texts; he is often depicted with winged sandals (talaria) in vase-paintings and later art.
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