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The almighty, powerful, feared beings in Greek mythology are the gods! They have many powers and the ability to take the life of anyone in an instant. But many of them also have another side. What many people don't know is that they are not all horrible creatur ....

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.... harm'" (Homer 69). This is a good example of how a goddess can help a mortal. By giving Odysseus the veil she protects him, and for Odysseus, this is a positive interference. Though some goddesses, like Ino, help mortals reach places, others, such as Hermes, warn them against danger. Hermes gives Odysseus advice on how to avoid danger. As if reaching the land of Circe isn't hard enough, now Odysseus must find a way to get his men back from her. The person to help, is Hermes. Odysseus reaches the house "'But just as I was on the point of entering the sacred dell...who should meet me but Hermes with his golden rod'" (Homer 117). Hermes interfer ....