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∙ 14y agoMercury: In Roman mythology the herald and messenger of the gods, god of commerce ( trade), eloquence, (speaking poshly) travellers, merchants and thieves.
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∙ 8y agoThe planet is named after the Roman god Mercury- the god of trade, profit and commerce.
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∙ 11y agoMercury is the Roman messanger god. I guess the sumarians named it that because it travels around the sun so fast.
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∙ 11y agoSandy.
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What are the differences between mercury and anderoid barometer?
wires and mercury that's how their different mean really the name is common sense
Where did mercury get its name from and what does it mean?
The symbol comes from Hydrargyrum, greek for water and silver, an older name for mercury. It is also called quick silver. It was renamed later for the Roman god, Mercury.
What is the name of Mercury in kannada?
MERCURY IS budha, I think
Which planet shares its name with a metal?
Planet Mercury and the metal mercury share a name.
Availability of mercury?
The mean concentration of mercury in the litosphere is 0,05 ppm.
What does the planet Mercury's name mean?
sandy
What is Heres'es roman name?
Do you mean Hermes? Well, his roman name is Mercury.
What are the differences between mercury and anderoid barometer?
wires and mercury that's how their different mean really the name is common sense
What does Mercury mean in science?
Mercury is the name for the only metal that is in a liquid state at room temperature. Frequently used in thermometers.
What is mercury's roman name?
MercuryEdit: yes if you mean to ask what is Mercory's name in Greek mythology, its hermes
Where did Freddie mercury originate from?
If you mean where was he born, then the answer would be in Stonetown, Zanzibar. If you mean the origin of Farrokh Bulasara's stage name "Freddie Mercury", then I'm afraid i can't remember.
What was Mercury's name in Roman mythology?
Mercury's Roman name is Mercury. And his Greek name is Hermes.
What is mercury's roman mythology name?
mercuryEdit: yes if you mean to ask what is Mercory's name in Greek mythology, its hermes
What is the significance of the name Mercury?
mercury what is the significance of the name
Where did mercury get its name from and what does it mean?
The symbol comes from Hydrargyrum, greek for water and silver, an older name for mercury. It is also called quick silver. It was renamed later for the Roman god, Mercury.
What is a Greek name for mercury?
The Greek name for Mercury is Hermes
What is the Planet Mercury's name?
Mercury
