Hermes was born to the nymph Maia on Mount Cyllene, Arcadia, in ancient Greece.
[3] Hermes's role as the messenger of the goddesses involved in the creation of the Young Gods was later revealed.
[volume & issue needed] Later Hermes brought a message to Ares to try to convince him to return to Olympus during the attack by the Japanese God of Evil Amatsu-Mikaboshi.
[8] Hermes possesses the typical powers of an Olympian; superhuman strength, durability, stamina, agility, and reflexes.
He is also an expert thief, skilled musician, and is adept at any pursuit requiring swiftness and dexterity.