# Mercury — Marius the Epicurean character guide

> Mercury in Marius the Epicurean by Walter Pater.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0003-part-i-i-the-religion-of-numa

## Who they are

The messenger god, guide of souls, and patron of travelers and merchants.

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