Mythography | The Roman God Mercury in Myth and Art

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Mercury at a Glance

name | Mercury

role | god of merchants; messenger of the gods

symbols | caduceus

Mercury in Myth

Information about the Roman god Mercury is coming soon!

In the meantime, please visit the Mythography page about Hermes (the Greek version of Mercury).

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Who's Who in Classical Mythology

This book is a great source for information about Greek and Roman mythology! There is a very concise entry on Mercury.

O Mercury, cunning grandson of Atlantis, who by the gift of gymnastics and eloquence did civilize and beautify the savage manners of primeval man.

- Horace

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