# Mercury — Metamorphoses character guide

> Mercury in Metamorphoses by Ovid.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Hermes, The trusty Hermes

**First appearance:** 0008-transformation-of-io-into-a-heifer-and-the-eyes-of-argus-into-a-peacock-s-train

## Who they are

Messenger god who slays Argus and guides souls.

## Links

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