Source edition
Anonymous. Hesiod, The Homeric Hymns and Homerica. Evelyn-White, Hugh G., editor. London: William Heinmann; New York: The Macmillan Co., 1914.
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Summary
This work is a short hymn praising Hestia, the goddess of the hearth and home, and Hermes, the god of travel and human activity. The poem begins by addressing Hestia, who guards the eternal fire and receives everlasting honor in both the temples of holy Delphi and the homes of mortals. Next, Hermes, the son of Zeus and the bringer of good fortune, is invoked. These two contrasting yet complementary deities are depicted as possessing deep goodwill toward human endeavors. In conclusion, a prayer is offered, entreating both divinities to visit the homes of people together and bring blessings, virtue, and prosperity to their households.
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