He seems to have ingratiated himself to the boatman, Charon - notoriously unapproachable even by the Underworld's own. The Underworld is an orderly place, but the souls of the dead must first be brought to its brink. Yet, there is something more to Hermes: He is the only god upon Olympus who dutifully serves the Underworld, in addition to his Olympian affairs. He puts this peerless skill to a specific use, serving as the messenger of Olympus. None whom I know approach his agility or athleticism. Youthful in spirit and appearance, he could be mistaken for a common lad, if not for his extraordinary swiftness. One of the free-spirited sons of Zeus, he is patron to travelers, traders, even tricksters. Hermes is one of five Olympian gods (the other four being Demeter, Zeus, Poseidon and Aphrodite) who will not appear in the very first run of a save. His boons can also improve Zagreus's dash and cast recovery. He offers boons that enhance Zagreus's speed in various ways. He works with Charon to guide souls to their proper place in the Underworld, with Hermes delivering the souls to Charon, for him to ferry them down the Styx the rest of the way (giving Hermes the title of psychopomp, or someone who guides souls to the afterlife, which he and Charon share). Hermes is the Olympian God of commerce, trickery, and travel, as well as the messenger of the gods. Pleasure! You are the talk of Olympus! Normally I wouldn't get mixed up, but for you, I will be making an exception.

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