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Divine domains

Gods of Commerce

4 deities from 4 traditions whose entries in this atlas list commerce among their domains, grouped by tradition.

Greek

1 deity

Hermes

messengers · commerce · thieves

God of messengers, commerce, thieves, and travelers. Son of Zeus and the nymph Maia, known for his cunning and speed.

Japanese

1 deity

Daikokuten

wealth · commerce · harvest

One of the Seven Lucky Gods. God of wealth, farmers, and the kitchen. Derived from the Hindu deity Mahakala but merged with the native kami Okuninushi in Japan.

Roman

1 deity

Mercury

messengers · commerce · thieves

Messenger of the gods and god of commerce, eloquence, messages, travelers, boundaries, luck, and thieves. Guide of souls to the underworld. Roman equivalent of Hermes.

Yoruba

1 deity

Aje

wealth · prosperity · commerce

The Orisha of prosperity and material wealth. Aje blesses commerce and brings financial abundance to her devotees.

Parallels across traditions

Editorial comparisons recorded on these entries; a shared role does not establish a shared origin.

Quick answers

Who is the Greek god of commerce?
In the Mythos Atlas catalog, the Greek deity whose domains include commerce is Hermes.
Who is the Japanese god of commerce?
In the Mythos Atlas catalog, the Japanese deity whose domains include commerce is Daikokuten.
Who is the Roman god of commerce?
In the Mythos Atlas catalog, the Roman deity whose domains include commerce is Mercury.
Who is the Yoruba god of commerce?
In the Mythos Atlas catalog, the Yoruba deity whose domains include commerce is Aje.

Related domains

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