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Mercury (/ ˈ m ɜːr k j ʊr i /; Latin: Mercurius [mɛrˈkʊrijʊs] ⓘ) is a major god in Roman religion and mythology, being one of the 12 Dii Consentes within the ancient Roman pantheon.
Mercury, in Roman religion, god of shopkeepers and merchants, travelers and transporters of goods, and thieves and tricksters. He is commonly identified with the Greek Hermes, the fleet-footed messenger of the gods. The cult of Mercury is ancient, and tradition has it that his temple on the Aventine Hill in Rome was dedicated in 495 bce.
6 lis 2018 · Mercury (Mercurius) was the Roman god of commerce, often serving as a mediator between the gods and mortals, his winged feet giving him the advantage of speed, and so was the patron of circulation in general - of people, goods and messages. Mercury protected both merchants, especially those dealing in grains, and travelers.
9 gru 2022 · Mercury was the wily trickster of the Roman pantheon, patron deity of commerce and travel as well as messengers and thieves. Always pushing boundaries, he was as quick to fool the other gods as he was to offer them assistance.
The Roman god Mercury’s main power is speed, including being able to fly much quicker than any of the other Gods. His speed is especially necessary as he is a messenger for the gods both between gods and between gods and mortals.
Mercury (Mercurius) was the Roman god of trade, profit, and mercantile; also thieves and tax collectors, messenger of the gods. He was also a guide of souls in the underworld, and therefore was considered the protector of travelers.
26 paź 2022 · Mercury is the Roman god of financial gain, commerce, eloquence, messages, communication, travelers, boundaries, luck, trickery, and thieves. He is often associated with the Greek god Hermes, as they share similar attributes and roles.
