Mercury

Mercury is one of the Old Gods who is met by Mr. Wednesday and Shadow in an attempt to recruit him into his war against the New Gods. In America, he is the owner of the countless of many unnamed motels and casinos around the country.

Significance in the series
Coming to America 1903 E.C.

Mr. Ibis writes the story of a young man who arrives with thousands of immigrants to the shores of New York City.

Notes and trivia

 * Mercury is a prominent god in Roman mythology, and the god of commerce, travellers and thieves. His Greek equivalent is Hermes.
 * His profession as a motel and casino manager refers to him being the god of travellers and commerce.


 * Mercury like Jupiter and Juno, claims he has no recollection of his life as Hermes in Ancient Greece.