MERCURY (HERMES)

GOD OF TRAVEL

Mercury or Hermes is considered to be the god of many things, not just travel. He presides over language, thievery, diplomacy, astronomy, astrology, hospitality, and the athletic arts. He is also the messenger or herald of Zeus.

Greek Depiction

Roman Depiction

REALM OF RESPONSIBILITY

ICONOGRAPHY

-Winged traveler's cap

-Winged sandals

-Caduceus

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