Hermes is the son of Zeus and Maia. He is the messenger of gods in Greek mythology, a translator from the Olympian gods to humans. He is also the fastest of the gods and a deified trickster. He wears winged sandals, a winged hat, and carries a magic wand. He is the god of thieves and god of commerce. He is the guide for the dead to go to the underworld. He invented the lyre, the pipes, the musical scale, astronomy, weights and measures, boxing, gymnastics, and the care of olive trees.