A distraught Hermes turned the mortal Crocus’s body into a flower. The first crocus grew at the spot where he died, symbolizing rebirth and renewal of the body and spirit.

Hermes’ other gay lovers, Lucky Boy added, include Amphion, Crocus, and Pollux. The next god on the list is Apollo, the patron of music, poetry, the sun, and more.

Hermes, of winged feet fame, was racing other gods and throwing a discus at the same time. The discus hit a baby named crocus who was the son of Europa and the baby died instantly.

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