Booooo. Western glorification, talk of winning wars, Hermes’ will being in mega corporations? This is gross. No one “wins” in war. Especially not in this age. As a god of diplomacy and mediation, Hermes wouldn’t approve of wars being fought but of wars being brought to a close through mutual agreements. Hermes also wouldn’t like mega corporations hustling their way toward monopolies. He’d be for more business regulation so others can prosper without having to be subservient to corporate greed.
If you want to associate gods with current goings on at least know the aspects of the god you are depicting.
I have a degree in comparative religion and have studied the gods my whole life. This is an accurate description of his mythos. If you feel you understand him better Id love to see your version.
I pointed out two easily understood aspects of Hermes and how they’d apply to current events. How those aspects don’t fit the narrative you set forth and you said nothing but “I have a degree” and “this is accurate.”
Art is subjective, sure. But if you tell people “Look at this painting I made of a cat.” They look at it and it looks way too much like a dog. They’re going to say, “Very dog-like cat… you look at a reference when you painted this?”
If you respond “Well I’m an expert in cats and have a degree. This is accurate.” That’s not a valid response.
I pointed out two easily understood aspects of Hermes and how they’d apply to current events. How those aspects don’t fit the narrative you set forth and you said nothing but “I have a degree” and “this is accurate.”
Art is subjective, sure. But if you tell people “Look at this painting I made of a cat.” They look at it and it looks way too much like a dog. They’re going to say, “Very dog-like cat… you look at a reference when you painted this?”
If you respond “Well I’m an expert in cats and have a degree. This is accurate.” That’s not a valid response.
I was trying to be polite. I disagree with your perspective and find your understanding of the divine nature of a being like Hermes to be limited in scope. It doesnt match what Ive learned about Hermes nor does it feel very generous towards him.
Diplomacy is an aspect of war. But more importantly he represents rational thought, hence why he is associated with analysis, science and technology as a whole. Modern wars are the forefront of bleeding edge technology and are actually the most important form of diplomacy (IE diplomacy is only meaningful when backed by an army that can defend your borders). But again, I seek to both unpack and enrich Hermes' mythos.
If you feel you can represent him better, Id love to see you try.
Then agree to disagree I guess. Your insistence to have me “represent him better” is an odd approach. I have no interest in making something like what you’ve made. So saying that has no substance. You can continue to use Hermes for your weird glorification of.. whatever. I simply don’t see your approach as useful or in line with Hermes from myth. It seems self serving. But yes, you don’t have to agree or listen to me. I said my piece.
Booooo. Western glorification, talk of winning wars, Hermes’ will being in mega corporations? This is gross. No one “wins” in war. Especially not in this age. As a god of diplomacy and mediation, Hermes wouldn’t approve of wars being fought but of wars being brought to a close through mutual agreements. Hermes also wouldn’t like mega corporations hustling their way toward monopolies. He’d be for more business regulation so others can prosper without having to be subservient to corporate greed.
If you want to associate gods with current goings on at least know the aspects of the god you are depicting.
I have a degree in comparative religion and have studied the gods my whole life. This is an accurate description of his mythos. If you feel you understand him better Id love to see your version.
I pointed out two easily understood aspects of Hermes and how they’d apply to current events. How those aspects don’t fit the narrative you set forth and you said nothing but “I have a degree” and “this is accurate.”
Art is subjective, sure. But if you tell people “Look at this painting I made of a cat.” They look at it and it looks way too much like a dog. They’re going to say, “Very dog-like cat… you look at a reference when you painted this?” If you respond “Well I’m an expert in cats and have a degree. This is accurate.” That’s not a valid response.
I pointed out two easily understood aspects of Hermes and how they’d apply to current events. How those aspects don’t fit the narrative you set forth and you said nothing but “I have a degree” and “this is accurate.”
Art is subjective, sure. But if you tell people “Look at this painting I made of a cat.” They look at it and it looks way too much like a dog. They’re going to say, “Very dog-like cat… you look at a reference when you painted this?” If you respond “Well I’m an expert in cats and have a degree. This is accurate.” That’s not a valid response.
I was trying to be polite. I disagree with your perspective and find your understanding of the divine nature of a being like Hermes to be limited in scope. It doesnt match what Ive learned about Hermes nor does it feel very generous towards him.
Diplomacy is an aspect of war. But more importantly he represents rational thought, hence why he is associated with analysis, science and technology as a whole. Modern wars are the forefront of bleeding edge technology and are actually the most important form of diplomacy (IE diplomacy is only meaningful when backed by an army that can defend your borders). But again, I seek to both unpack and enrich Hermes' mythos.
If you feel you can represent him better, Id love to see you try.
Then agree to disagree I guess. Your insistence to have me “represent him better” is an odd approach. I have no interest in making something like what you’ve made. So saying that has no substance. You can continue to use Hermes for your weird glorification of.. whatever. I simply don’t see your approach as useful or in line with Hermes from myth. It seems self serving. But yes, you don’t have to agree or listen to me. I said my piece.