"[Apollon addresses Hermes :] ‘You, Hermes, my blood brother, born of the same father, watch over him [Orestes, hounded by the Erinyes]; true to your name, be his guide (pompaios), shepherding this suppliant of mine--truly Zeus respects this right of outlaws--as he is sped on towards mortals with the fortune of a good escort [to Athens for purification].’
The Greek god Hermes was associated with the Norse god Odin. Perhaps it seems odd, that a thief was considered by many the same deity as the king of Aasgard. But there are many parallels. Hermes was a god of divination, especially divination using pebbles. Odin was the god of rune magic. Due to their connection, the fourth day of the week is named after the two. In Greek and Roman times after Hermes, in Germanic languages after Odin. They are often portrayed similarly - with a broad brimmed hat and a cloak - because both wandered amongst men. And liars and thieves? Even Odin the king was a real scoundrel. So you see - to mix Greek and Norse, it just makes sense
For this personal binding rune is used Tiwas, Uruz, and Algiz - runes for courage, strength, and protection.
