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The Greeks gave it two names: Apollo for when it appeared as a morning star and Hermes when it came as an evening star.
In Roman mythology Mercury is the god of commerce, travel and thievery, the Roman counterpart of the Greek god Hermes, the messenger of the Gods. The planet probably received this name because it moves so quickly across the sky
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Which planet shares its name with a metal?
Planet Mercury and the metal mercury share a name.
What is the name of the planet cosest to the sun?
The name of the planet closest to our Sun is Mercury.
How old was planet Mercury when it was made?
Planet Mercury was zero years of age when it was made.
Is the planet mercury and the element mercury the same thing?
No, the planet Mercury is just called Mercury. The element Mercury (Hg) is a chemical element and has nothing to do with the naming of the planet Mercury.
What is the name of planet mercury in Arabic?
It is Otared.
Which planet shares its name with a metal?
Planet Mercury and the metal mercury share a name.
What is the Planet Mercury's name?
Mercury
What is Mercury's planet name?
Mercury
What is the name of the planet cosest to the sun?
The name of the planet closest to our Sun is Mercury.
Name of an element and the closest planet to the sun?
Element: Mercury, Closest planet to the sun: Mercury
How old was planet Mercury when it was made?
Planet Mercury was zero years of age when it was made.
What is the maori name for Mercury?
The Maori name for the planet Mercury is 'Takero'.
What is the name of a planet?
mercury
Is the planet mercury and the element mercury the same thing?
No, the planet Mercury is just called Mercury. The element Mercury (Hg) is a chemical element and has nothing to do with the naming of the planet Mercury.
Why scientists have name this planet as Mercury?
Scientist did not name Mercury, Roman/ Greek Gods did. They named it Mercury because it was the fastest moving planet out of all Planets.
What is the name after mercury planet?
The planet Mercury was named after the Greek god Hermes. Mercury is his Roman name. A Latin god - the messenger (i.e. the swift one).
How many is the moon in the planet mercury and what is the name?
Mercury does not have a moon.
