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Hermes and the Crocus Flower

Hermes, the Gods' Messenger and God of Trade in greek mythology

Crocus was a dear friend of Greek god Hermes (Mercury) in Ancient Greece.

One day, while the two friends were throwing the disc to each other, Hermes hit Crocus on the head and wounded him fatally.

Three drops of the blood that spilled on the earth transformed into a small flower with shiny stamens; the flower was named after Crocus to honor the Greek hero.


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