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Hermès Alègrè |
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Hermes Alegre: Mabuhay from the Philippines. I am Hermes Alegre. I am proud of my full name because it is loaded with meanings. My first name is Hermes, who was a deity in ancient Greek religion and mythology. In Roman mythology, Hermes was known as Mercury. In astronomy, Hermes was a small asteroid that in 1937 approached within 485,000 miles of the earth, the closest approach of an asteroid ever observed.
My last name is Alegre, which means cheerful. Hermes Alegre. I would like to be known as a cheerful deity. It is my mission to make the world happy, if not happier. Please make sure to always have fun. Maraming salamat. Paalam.
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