If there is a god who has never known the meaning of the word “stillness,” it is. HermesForget about newborn babyes who spend their first day of life sleeping:

A Genealogy Between Heaven and Earth

To understand Hermes' unstoppable energy, you must look at his roots. Hermes is not an ordinary god: he is the result of a stealthy, nighttime encounter between the king of the gods Zeusand the beautiful Maiathe youngest and shyest of the Pleiades ,the seven daughters of the titan Atlas.

While the Olympus slept, Zeus went to a cave on Mount Kyllene to meet Maia, far from Hera's jealous eyes. Hermes was born in the shadows of myth, the son of the night Sky and a mountain nymph. He carries in his DNA his father's power and his mother's wild nature.

Hermes was born at dawn in a cave on Mount Kyllene and, while his mother Maia took a nap, convinced she had a "normal" son, he was already out causing trouble.

In less than 24 hours he was able to:

1. Pulling off a memorable heist Apollo's cattle, stolen with a cunning worthy of a professional
2. Inventing the first lyre using a tortoise shell—a recycling genius!
3. Arguing and making peace with with his brother Apollo
4. Making even his father Zeus smilewhich is saying a lot
5. Going back to sleep peacefully in his cradle

If this is not having Quicksilver in your veinsthen I truly don't know what else could be.

The Alchemical Link: Why "Quicksilver"?

Medieval alchemy solidified the link between metals and planets (e.g., Gold-Sun, Iron-Mars).

The most "snappy" and unstable metal was baptized with the name of the fastest planet, Mercury (the Roman name for Hermes), which in turn took it from the deity

The expression quicksilver is the ancient name for mercury, and its link to the god is based on three main aspects:

• Speed and Mobility The messenger of the gods with wings on his feet, Hermes moved with extreme speed. Similarly, the liquid metal is "highly mobile" and seems to slip away as soon as you try to touch it.
• Elusive Nature Hermes was the protector of thieves and merchants — astute figures who were difficult to "pin down." Quicksilver is an equally elusive element, capable of breaking into a thousand tiny droplets at the slightest touch.
• The Etymology The chemical symbol Hg comes from hydrárgyros silver water, maintaining the idea of a liquid and shiny metal.

“The essence of this almost elusive mobility is masterfully captured in theHermes at resta bronze masterpiece of the Roman era inspired by the original by Lysippos. Discovered in the Villa of the Papyri in Herculaneum and now housed at the Lisippo. Rinvenuta nella Villa dei Papiri a Ercolano e oggi custodita al Mann Despite his seated posture, his winged sandals seem ready to spring into action at the slightest touch, just like quicksilver.
This divine figure has fascinated travelers and dreamers throughout the centuries; notably, the Swedish doctor and writer Axel Munthe commissioned a copy for his stunning in Capri. Here, overlooking the Mediterranean blue, the bronze Hermes remains a reminder that the speed of thought and the authenticity of myth are timeless.”

Veronica