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Translations of the Orphic Hymns from The Orphic Hymns; A New Translation for the Occult Practitioner by Patrick Dunn

Hear me, Hermes, herald of Zeus and son of Maia, having an almighty heart.

The lord of contests and guide of mortals,

Kind and clever messenger of the gods and slayer of Argos.

With your winged feet, you are a friend to humans, 

And you are a prophet of the word to mortals.

You delight in exercise, in deceit and trickery, and you wear the sacred band.

Interpreter of all, you preside over the profits of business, 

Driving off all our cares, you who hold in your hands the blameless weapon of peace. 

Blessed god of Korykos, bringer of good luck,

With many stories, helper in business and friend to mortals in need,

You possess the venerable and dreadful weapon of language. 

Hear me in my prayers and bring a noble end to life and deeds,

And graceful remembrance of reputation.

I pray to Hermes Hodios

(Of the Roads)

Hermes Hodios, who's amused the Sky, Guardian of roads with a cheerful stride. Spontaneous and swift- your feather feet Gliding through the cloudy rifts. And fortune rains with your steps To them who deserve to be divinely blessed. And now has my time come When I shall, to the roads belong. I seek your guidance oh mirthy Lord As I set my feet to a whole new world. For with your blessings, I shall grow And may my boundaries be widened more. And when the day comes to an end May I be safe and sound in my haven. Khaire.

My prayer to Lord Hermes for I'm going to have to travel 1.5 hours from home as I start my new phase in college. And yes, even though I'm a bit nervous because I haven't really frequented the spot before, ik the route and have immense faith in my Gods to keep me safe.

Some stamps from Pinterest as an offering to Lord Hermes.

FINALLY finished this only took me like forever.. but hey I can finally post something again !!

Lord Hermes is a god that's been really present in my life lately, which I'm extremely grateful for. He's been showing up around me and one of my now best friends has a really deep relationship with him , and I can't help but think he had his hands in it somehow <3 .

So I thought it's only fair to show my gratitude in the only way I can really do, by drawing something for him :3 I hope he likes it , you guys too of course!!

I also used this drawing as an opportunity to study Jean-Jacques Lagrenée 's painting titled " Mercury, Bearer of Abundance on Earth " :3

I'm a Hermes devotee...of course I can't sit still.

I'm a Hermes devotee...of course my mind moves at the speed of light.

I'm a Hermes devotee...of course I'm impatient, I have places to be.

I'm a Hermes devotee...of course my house is full of random trinkets.

I'm a Hermes devotee...of course I impulse spend.

I'm a Hermes devotee...of course I have about 25 different collections.

Diaktoros(Διακτορος)- Guide, Messenger

Athanatos Diaktoros(Αθανατος Δαικτορος) - Immortal Guide

Angelos Athanatôn(Ανγελος Αθανατων) - Messenger of the Gods

Angelos Makarôn(Ανγελος Μακαρων) - Messenger of the Blessed

Khrysorrhapis(Χρυσορραπις) - Of the Golden Wand

Klepsiphrôn(Κλεπσιφρων) - Deceiver, Dissembler

Mêkhaniôtês(Μηχανιωτης) - Trickster, Contriver

Phêlêtês(Φηλητης) - Thief, Robber, Rustler

Arkhos Phêlêteôn(Αρχοσ Φηλητεων) - Leader of Robbers, Thieves

Poikilomêtês(Ποικιλομητης) - Full of Various Wiles

Polytropos(Πολυτροπος) - Wily, Many-Turning

Poneomenos(Πονεομενος) - Busy One

Bouphonos(Βουφονος) - Slayer of Oxen

Oiopolos(Οιοπολος) - Sheep Tending, Shepherd

Dais Hetairos(Δαις Ἑταιρος) - Comrade of the Feast

Kharidôtês(Χαριδωτης) - Giver of Joy

Kharmophrôn(Χαρμοπηρων) - Glad-hearted, Heart-Delighting

Dôtor Eaôn(Δωτορ Εαων) - Giver of Good Things

Akakêta(Ακακητα) - Guileless, Gracious

Euskopos(Ευσκοπος) - Keen Sighted, Watchful

Eriounês(Εριουνης) - Luck Bringing, Ready-Helper

Kydimos(Κυδιμος) - Glorious

Erikydês(Ερικυδης) - Famous, Glorious, Splendid

Aglaos(Αγλαος) - Splendid, Bright, Glorious

Kratus(Κρατυς) - Strong, Mighty