Greek mythology
Winged Sandals
The enchanted sandals of Hermes, golden wings that carried their wearer through the sky.
- Myths
- Perseus
The Talaria, or winged sandals, were the personal footwear of Hermes, allowing him to fly with the speed of thought between Olympus, earth, and the Underworld. They were lent to Perseus for his quest against Medusa, carrying him over the ocean to the Gorgons' lair and enabling his escape. The sandals represented the divine messenger's ability to travel anywhere, unrestricted by the boundaries that bound other beings.
Quick questions
What is Winged Sandals?
The enchanted sandals of Hermes, golden wings that carried their wearer through the sky.
Which mythology does Winged Sandals belong to?
Winged Sandals belongs to Greek mythology.
Who owns Winged Sandals?
Hermes owns Winged Sandals.
Who wields Winged Sandals?
In the myths, Perseus wields Winged Sandals.
Which myths feature Winged Sandals?
The myth that features Winged Sandals is “Perseus”.
Hear these myths narrated
MythologyNow is out. Over 100 myths in audio, in six languages.
