Hermes is the Olympian deity in ancient Greek religion and mythology considered the herald of the gods. He is also considered the protector of human heralds, travelers, thieves, merchants, and orators. Hermes is the god of boundaries, roads, travelers, thieves, athletes, shepherds, commerce, speed, cunning, wit, politics, diplomacy, messaging, and humor

. He is also associated with trade, wealth, luck, fertility, animal husbandry, sleep, language, and travel

. Additionally, Hermes is known for his mischievous behavior and is the messenger of the gods, the conductor of the dead to Hades, and a dream god

. He is often depicted as a beardless youth or an older, bearded man, with winged boots and a herald's wand