What are the reasons why Apollo finally befriends Hermes?

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“When Hermes had said this, he held out the lyre: and Phoebus Apollo took it, and readily put his shining whip in Hermes' hand, and ordained him keeper of herds. The son of Maia received it joyfully, while the glorious son of Leto, the lord far-working Apollo, took the lyre upon his left arm and tried each string with the key. read more

After Hermes stole Apollo's sun cattle Hermes traded Apollo a lyre for his flock. Apollo became in love with instrument and played it so beautifully he and Hermes became the best of friends. read more