As a result, Roman gods were a blend of deities, with close similarities to the gods worshipped by the ancient Greeks ... gods included Mars (god of war), Mercury (god of trade and messenger ...

Mercury, in ancient Roman mythology, was much more than just the wing-sandaled messenger of the god squad. Speed was surely ...

A search for a rumored Roman estate in Germany led archaeologists ... Archaeologists identified the statue as a once-life-size figure of the god Mercury, considered the protector of traders ...