The first thing we are going to do is determine the etymological origin of the term mercury that concerns us now. Specifically, it must be emphasized that it derives from Latin, exactly from the word "mercurius" which, in turn, emanates from "menx." The latter can be translated as "merchandise."
Mercury is a chemical element whose symbol is Hg and its atomic number is 80 . It is a heavy metal that, under normal conditions of temperature and pressure, is in a liquid state.
With a whitish and silvery hue, mercury is toxic and is an excellent conductor of electricity. Its presence in the Earth's crust is limited, although humans take advantage of it in multiple ways.
Many measuring instruments use mercury, such as thermometers , manometers and barometers . This metal is also used in fluorescent lamps , pesticides and in the field of dentistry .
China is the main producer of mercury worldwide. Behind are countries such as Kyrgyzstan , Chile , Russia and Peru .
It is important to mention that mercury poisoning causes various damages and can even trigger different diseases . Coordination problems and sensory disorders are some of the effects.
In this context, many organizations have warned about the presence of mercury in mollusks and fish due to water pollution . Species such as swordfish, tuna and mackerel sometimes present a high concentration that can be risky.
Mercury , on the other hand, is the name of the smallest planet in the solar system . Lacking natural satellites, it is the closest star to the Sun.
Like Earth , Mercury is a solid (rocky) planet. On its surface you can see multiple craters that arose from meteorite impacts.
In Roman mythology, finally, the god of commerce was called Mercury . Son of Bona Dea and Jupiter , he was considered a psychopomp: a deity who led the soul of the deceased to hell or heaven.
In the same way, it must be established that Mercury is also considered the god of success and abundance. Among the symbols that identify it are the winged petasus and the caduceus, which was an olive wand decorated with different garlands, although in its original image it had coiled snakes and even had a pair of wings.
Likewise, it must be taken into account that it was common for Mercury to be represented accompanied by three different animals:
-A lamb or goat, which came to symbolize fertility.
-A rooster, which was the messenger of the new day.
-A turtle, which represented the invention that Mercury had to shape a lyre from the shell of that animal.
In addition to all the above, we cannot ignore that "Mercurio" is the title of a well-known magazine framed within the cultural field. This magazine is Spanish, has been operating since 1998 and is free. Its diffusion is nationwide and can be found mainly in spaces such as libraries, bookstores or large stores. As its essence indicates, it revolves around literature, history, art, music...