ⲉⲣⲙⲏⲥ

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Coptic

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

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Ἑρμῆς (Hermês).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): (Sahidic) /ˈɛɾmeːs/
  • IPA(key): (Fayyumic) /ˈɛɾmeːs/
  • IPA(key): (Bohairic) /ˈɛɾmeːs/

Proper noun

ⲡⲈⲣⲙⲏⲥ (pErmēsm

  1. (Sahidic, Fayyumic, Bohairic, Greek mythology) Hermes, the Greek god of roads, athletes, journeys, thieves, trickery, and herding. He is the son of Zeus and Maia.
  2. (astronomy) the planet Mercury.