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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.
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.
19 lut 2015 · Mercury was the Roman god of commerce and financial gain and has given his name to the word merchant. He was also the god of poetry, thieving, trickery and travellers. Mercury was the son of Jupiter and Maia.
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.
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.
26 paź 2020 · Mercury was the god of commerce, putting him at the center of Roman life. As the Republic expanded its borders and became a vast empire, Mercury’s role as the patron of merchants and the protector of cargo became more and more important.
1 paź 2024 · Mercury, known as the messenger of the gods, occupies a significant position in Roman mythology and religion. As a multifaceted deity, he embodies various aspects of life, including commerce, communication, and travel.
