ϩⲉⲣⲙⲏⲥ

Coptic

Hermes in Coptic art, holding the caduceus in one hand and a purse in the other.

Alternative forms

• ⲉⲣⲙⲏⲥ (ermēs) — Sahidic
• ϩⲣⲙⲏⲥ (hrmēs) — Sahidic, Bohairic, Fayyumic

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Ἑρμῆς (Hermês).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): (Bohairic) /hɛɾˈmeːs/

Proper noun

ⲫⲈⲣⲙⲏⲥ • (phErmēs) m

1. (Bohairic, Greek mythology) Hermes, the Greek god of roads, athletes, journeys, thieves, trickery, and herding.

Related terms

• ⲑⲱⲑ (thōth)