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Hermes and the Crocus Flower

One species of the Crocus flower (saffron)

Crocus was a dear friend of Greek god Hermes (Mercury), the god of the Trade 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.




Myths and Fables about Hermes

Hermes and the Cattle of Apollo
Hermes and the Cattle of Apollo
Hermes and the Crocus Flower
Hermes and the Crocus Flower
The Caduceus of Hermes
The Caduceus of Hermes



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