The deathless gods · Atlas

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Hymn 18 to Hermes (Greek) · Hymn 29 to Hestia (Greek) · Hymn 31 to Helios (Greek)

I sing of Cyllenian Hermes, the Slayer of Argus, lord of Cyllene and Arcadia rich in flocks, luck-bringing messenger of the deathless gods.

philoctetes ¶

in the texts

Shield of HeraclesClassical · Greek

The assembled Olympian gods, depicted in their abode on Olympus amid infinite riches within the shield's ekphrasis.

And there was the holy company of the deathless gods:

shield of heracles ¶

Works and DaysClassical · Greek

The collective body of immortal gods whose ownership of sacred time and displeasure at impurity or impiety is repeatedly invoked as the reason for observing the passage's taboos.

the nights belong to the blessed gods.

works and days ¶

When you come upon a burning sacrifice, do not make a mock of mysteries, for Heaven is angry at this also.

works and days ¶

Whoever crosses a river with hands unwashed of wickedness, the gods are angry with him and bring trouble upon him afterwards.

works and days ¶

Hymn 18 to HermesClassical · Greek

The deathless gods are the divine community for whom Hermes serves as messenger and from whom Maia keeps apart.

I sing of Cyllenian Hermes, the Slayer of Argus, lord of Cyllene and Arcadia rich in flocks, luck-bringing messenger of the deathless gods.

philoctetes ¶

Hymn 29 to HestiaClassical · Greek

The divine community whose dwellings include Hestia and whose messenger is Hermes.

Hestia, in the high dwellings of all, both deathless gods and men who walk on earth, you have gained an everlasting abode and highest honor:

hymn 29 to hestia ¶

And you, Slayer of Argus, Son of Zeus and Maia, messenger of the blessed gods, bearer of the golden rod, giver of good, be favorable and help us, you and Hestia, the worshipful and dear.

hymn 29 to hestia ¶

Hymn 31 to HeliosClassical · Greek

Immortal gods who receive Helios's light and form the class to which he is likened.

As he rides in his chariot, he shines upon men and deathless gods, and piercingly he gazes with his eyes from his golden helmet.

hymn 31 to helios ¶