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You answered your own question. Mercury the planet was sacred to Hermes in Greek culture, because it appeared to move so quickly from night to night. The Romans later adopted the same ideology and named the planet Mercury, which we still call it today.
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The Roman god Mercury was which god in Greek mythology?
Mercury was Hermes in Greek mythology. Hermes/Mercury was the messenger god.
How old is roman god Mercury?
Roman mythology gives no date of birth for Mercury.
What was Mercury the God of in Roman Mythology?
The god "Mercury" in Roman mythology was a god connected to many concepts, the most common being the god of commerce. Othet connections include eloquence, communication, luck and trickery.
Who was Mercury in mythology?
Mercury is Hermes in his roman form so god of messages and communication
Who was the Roman god of speed?
MercuryHermes the Messenger was the Greek god of speed. He is often depicted wearing winged sandals. Also, Nike is the goddess of speed. Her most popular symbol is a palm branch that represents victory.
The Roman god Mercury was which god in Greek mythology?
Mercury was Hermes in Greek mythology. Hermes/Mercury was the messenger god.
In Roman Mythology what did the god Mercury serve as?
In Roman mythology, the god "Mercury" is equivalent to Hermes in Greek mythology. He is the god of messengers and travelers. So he is the messenger of the gods.
Where does the name of the planet of Mercury come from?
The name of the Roman god Mercury, who's Hermes in Greek mythology. Mercury was known as the messenger :)
How old is roman god Mercury?
Roman mythology gives no date of birth for Mercury.
Is Hermes from the Greek or Roman mythologies?
Hermes is from Greek Mythology and is the god of thieves and travelers. His Roman name is Mercury.
On which god the planet Mercury named?
Mercury was a messenger and god of trade in Roman mythology.
Who is the Greek god of speed?
Hermes, the God of Speed.the greek god of speed is Hermes. His name in roman mythology is Mercury.
What was mercury called in roman mythology?
the homosexual god
What connections is mercury to mythology?
Mercury is the roman form of the greek god Hermes
What is the connection to mythology and mercury?
Mercury in Mythology is the Roman god Hermes. Hermes is the messenger god. Commonly depicted as having wings on his feet.
What was Mercury the God of in Roman Mythology?
The god "Mercury" in Roman mythology was a god connected to many concepts, the most common being the god of commerce. Othet connections include eloquence, communication, luck and trickery.
What God is the messenger of the gods in Greek mythology?
Hermes was the Greek messenger god. His Roman name was Mercury.
