Origins of Hermes and Diety
Physical Stature
They do not give many descriptions in the books but it is said he was a young youthful child. He is said to have golden like hair and is known greatly throughout the gods. He is said to have winged boots that allow him to fly and go very fast. He is also said to were a magical cap over his silky smooth as said in Ovid, Metamorphoses. He is also called a radiant young boy only covered by his one cloak draped over his shoulder. Lastly he is said to have tiny wings of god that help him fulfill his duties as well as a wand/staff.
Family
According to ancient greek text Hermes mother was Maia and was born on Mount Cyllene in Arcadia. Maia was known as the goddess of spring by the greek gods. She also was one of 7 born Nymphs. A Nymph is someone associated with a particular part of nature or a particular land form. Hermes father was Zeus the most powerful and leader of all greek gods and goddesses. He had many great powers but he was mainly known as god of the lighting and ruler of mount olympus. So Hermes was born to the most important god of all greek gods. Also will being his son he also was his herald or personal assistant.