The messenger's errand
In the Aeneid, Mercury flies down to Carthage to remind Aeneas of his destiny. Aeneas leaves Dido and sails for Italy. Mercury carries such messages between the gods and people, and guides travellers and souls.
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God of commerce, messages, travellers and clever solutions. Very responsive to small, regular offerings.
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Associations
CommerceMessagesTravelLuckCommunication
Symbols
CaduceusWinged capPurseCockerel
Correspondences
MercuryLavenderWednesday
Look these up →Common offerings
CoinsCoffeeSafe travel thanks
Family in mythology
- Counterpart: Hermes
Mythology & stories
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