The end of 2022 will be Disney+ confirmed that the talented LinManuel Miranda will be taking on the role of Hermes, the messenger god, in the highly anticipated series.Percy Jackson and the Olympians'.
The premiere is scheduled for December 20th and the production promises to take viewers into the fascinating world of Greek mythology.
But who is Hermes, this god who comes to life on the small screen?
LinManuel Miranda takes on the role of Hermes Image: Instagram, Canva Pro/Reproduction
The origin of Hermes in Greek mythology
Hermes was a central figure in Greek mythologyHe is worshiped as the god of trade, wealth, luck, thieves, travel and livestock, among other things.
Historically, Hermes was worshiped by the ancient Greeks, with evidence of his cult dating back to the Mycenaeans in preHomeric times. It is believed to have originated in the Arcadia region and was adopted by the Mycenaeans.
As a messenger from Olympus, Hermes played a crucial role in communication between the gods and was involved in several myths, including leading the dead to the underworld.
Greek mythology tells us that Hermes was the son of Zeus and the nymph Maia, who was born on Mount Cylene in Greece.
In the first hours of his life, he demonstrated his skills by stealing his brother Apollo's livestock and making the famous lyre out of turtle shells.
Statue of Hermes Image: Canva Pro/Reproduction
One of the most fascinating myths is about Hermes and his intervention in the story of Io, the princess of Argos, who was turned into a cow by Io Zeus to cheat on his wife Hera.
Tasked with killing Argos to free Io, Hermes used his cunning to distract the giant with music before beheading him.
In addition to his stealth skills, Hermes had a busy love life and dabbled with deities such as Aphrodite, Dryope and Polymela.
He took an active part in the Trojan War, helped the Achaeans and played a fundamental role in the journey of Odysseus, recounted in Homer's The Odyssey.
Hermes was worshiped throughout Greece, with temples and shrines in his honor, particularly in the Peloponnese and nearby cities in Arcadia such as Corinth and Argos.
The Romans also worshiped him and called him mercury.