In Greek mythology Hermus (?????) is the god of the river Hermus (modern Gediz river), located in Aegean region of Lydia (modern Turkey). Like most of the river-gods, he is the son of Oceanus and Tethys. He had was the father of the Lydian nymphs.^[1][2]

Hermus is also the name of two minor mythological characters:

• Hermus, one of the sons of Aegyptus, by the naiad Caliadne. He married (and was murdered by) Cleopatra, daughter of Danaus and the naiad Polyxo.^[3]

• Hermus, a nobleman of Athens and a companion of Theseus. When Theseus founded the city of Pythopolis he left Hermus there. There was a place incorrectly called the House of Hermes in the city, which previously was sacred to Hermus.^[4]

References

1. ↑ Hesiod, Theogony, 334
2. ↑ Claudian, Rape of Proserpine 1.55
3. ↑ Apollodorus, Library, 2.1.5
4. ↑ Plutarch, Life of Theseus, 26