# Hermês — The Libation Bearers character guide

> Hermês in The Libation Bearers by Aeschylus.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Hermês Psychopompos

**First appearance:** 0001-the-libation-bearers

## Who they are

Messenger god and guide of souls, invoked in prayers.

## Relationships

### [Orestes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_libation_bearers_se/characters/orestes)

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Hermes is invoked by Orestes as a guide and helper in his mission.

## In the story

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_libation_bearers_se/chapters/endnotes)

Invoked as the God of craft and secrecy to help in the plot.

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