Mercury

Mercury was the Roman god of commerce, trade, wealth, and circulation in general (messages, coin, people, etc.). He was very popular among the Roman peoples and had cults dedicated to him throughout the Roman territories, even as far north as Gaul (modern France) and Germania (modern Germany).
Mercury is famous for his speed, which is why he is often depicted with winged feet or a winged cap. 
== Facts: ==
-Mercury was the Roman twin to the Greek god Hermes. However, where Hermes was more academic, Mercury was more merchantile. 
-Mercury was the son of Jupiter, King of the Gods, and the Titaness Maia, a goddess of the plains. 
-Common symbols for Mercury are the signature winged sandals or winged boots, the winged cap, or the Caduceus. Mercury was also associated with medicine and magick to some extent. 
-Mercury is best known for his speed, cleverness, his industrial attitude, and his deceptive qualities. Besides the Seneschals, he is also known to favor the Order of Tricksters. 
-Mercury was also a Psychopomp and would help guide souls on their journey to the afterlife.
-Mercury has had followers even up into modern times, especially among Seneschals who dabble in the occult. The famous American statesman Vanderbilt is said to have communicated with Mecury during seances and a statue of Mercury stands high atop the New York Grand Central Station for just that reason. 
-Mercury is still very active on Earth even into modern times, especially within his Chapter, the Brotherhood of the Wolf, and the Order of Seneschals. 
== References: ==
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury_(mythology)
-https://www.ancient.eu/Mercury_(Deity)/
-http://www.indepthinfo.com/mercury/messenger-god.shtml
Category:Seneschal
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