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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.
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.
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.
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.
26 paź 2020 · In Rome, Mercury was the messenger of the gods, the patron of travellers and diplomats, a psychopomp, and the god of tricksters and thieves. Most importantly, however, he was the god of commerce, merchants, and trade.
Mercury, the Roman god originally associated with commerce and merchants, was worshipped on the Aventine Hill from 495 BC. Celebrated on May 15, which is also linked to his mother Maia—after whom the month was named—Mercury later merged with the Greek Hermes, adopting roles as the messenger god and guide for the de...
