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Mercury

Also known as Mercurius, Mercury (mythology)

Roman god of trade, merchants, thieves and travel

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Mercury was the Roman god associated with trade, merchants, thieves, and travel, representing the practical and sometimes morally ambiguous aspects of commerce and movement in Roman society. Understanding Mercury helps us see what the ancient Romans valued and how they explained the forces behind buying, selling, and journeying in their world.

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Part of: Dii Consentes
Gender: male
Child: Cupid
Father: Jupiter
Occupation: herald
Image: Mercure by Augustin Pajou.jpg

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Commons category: Mercurius (deus)
worshipped by: ancient Roman religion
topic's main category: Category:Mercury (mythology)
described by source: Pauly–Wissowa
unmarried partner: Rosmerta
iconographic symbol: chlamys
native label: Mercurius
P8168: Church Mission Society
domain of saint or deity: traveler

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Fresco of Mercury-Hermes in Pompeii, 1st century

Mercury (/ˈmɜːrkjʊri/; Latin: Mercurius [mɛrˈkʊrijʊs] ) is a major god in Roman religion and mythology, being one of the 12 Dii Consentes within the ancient Roman pantheon. He is the god of boundaries, commerce, communication (including divination), eloquence, financial gain, languages, luck, thieves, travelers, and trickery; he is also the guide of souls to the underworld.

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Mercury

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