Which Roman god was the messenger of the gods?

Which Roman god was the messenger of the gods? Mercury was the Roman messenger god.

Mercury carried messages between the gods and mortals, making him the Roman counterpart of the Greek god Hermes. He also governed commerce, travel, communication, eloquence, luck, and trickery. His broad portfolio reflects the movement of goods, people, information, and money.

Artists commonly showed Mercury with winged sandals, a winged hat, and a caduceus—a staff entwined by two snakes. He could also guide souls to the underworld, a role called psychopomp. Roman tradition described him as the son of Jupiter and Maia.

Mercury was not simply a divine postman. His temple in Rome was dedicated in 495 BCE near the Circus Maximus, a busy commercial and public area. A common mix-up is confusing his caduceus with the rod of Asclepius, which has a single snake and is associated with medicine.