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Why is mercury named after the greek god Hermes?
Because the planet Mercury moves the fastest, and Hermes moved quickly. Hermes's Roman name is Mercury.
Is Hermes really Mercury?
Yes- Hermes is the Greek name of the Roman god Mercury.
What is the difference between Mercury and Hermes?
Same god: Mercury in Rome, Hermes in Greece,
Is Hermes and Mercury the same god?
Yes, Hermes and mercury are the same god.Mercury is just his roman name.
Who was Mercury the planet named after?
The planet Mercury was named for the Roman God Mercury, the messenger of the Gods (also called Hermes by the Greeks).
Hermes is also known as what?
Hermes is known as Mercury in the Roman pantheon.
What was Hermes also know as?
he was also known as mercury
Why is Mercury also known as Hermes the messenger of the gods in Greek mythology?
He was called Hermes in Greece, Mercury in Rome.
What roman god is associated with speed and mischief?
That would be Mercury, known to the Greeks as Hermes.
Also known as Hermes what god is used in the FTD logo?
Mercury
It is named after a swift messenger god?
The messenger god referred to is Hermes, who is known for his speed and agility. The term "hermeneutics" can be traced back to this god due to the concept of interpretation and communication associated with Hermes.
Why doesn't mercury have another name?
if you are referring to the god Mercury, he does. He is also known as either Hermes or as Hermes Trismegistus. He also has a number of other epithets attached to his name.
What is the god mercury the god of?
strong and mighty
What gods of thieves are there?
There are numerous but the best known is Mercury/Hermes
Who is the Roman god of merchants?
Mercury is the messenger god, also of commerce. There may be some other minor dieties associated with money and/or business.
What is mercury named after or for?
Mercury is named for hermes, Mercury is hermes roman name
In roman mythology who was the messenger of the gods?
Commonly, Jove or Jupiter's son Mercury (aka Hermes in Greek myth) was known to be a messenger for the gods. He was also the god of thievery and a variety of other things, including travel.
