/M\ y.t.h.o.l.o.g.y [@}} h e a v e n s ++ gods & stars
In BSSM, there is strong evidence that many of the associative powers and personalities are inspired by ancient Greek and Roman mythology. Jupiter commands the lightning just like Zeus; Venus's "Love & Beauty Shock" pay homage to Aphrodite. Takeuchi also makes references to the properties of each senshi's planets and even make the soldiers princesses of those stars. Sailormercury is no exception; her intelligence and powers have a strong link with Hermes the messenger God and Planet Mercury.
/M\ y.t.h.o.l.o.g.y [@}} h e r m e s ++ the god mercury
Hermes, or Mercury in Roman Mythology, was the most cunning and most
productive of all the gods in Olympus. Born to Zeus and the beautiful Titan
Maia, 
he was a most radiant child who was able to steal Apollo's
beautiful white cows on the night of his birth.[1]
To ease Apollo's anger, he created a lyre and taught him how to
play it.[2] Hermes was commonly known as the
god of commerce and market since he has dealt with trade and bargaining
from the time of birth. He was always a sly trickster - called the
protector of thieves - who loved to challenge himself with new schemes.[3] But aside from all his mischief, Hermes was
also the guide of the dead to the Underworld and could move the realms
easily.[1] Hermes is usually depicted as a
"good-looking young man, with an athletic body, and winged sandals" by
artists.[2] He also has the Caduceus, a
winged rod with two serpents wrapped around it to represent the "creative
energy and magical balance between the masculine and feminine." Today, it
is commonly known as the universal symbol of medicine.
[1]
Hermes and Ami both share and mutual intelligence and duty. Hermes shows
his through cunning and wit; Ami displays hers through schoolwork and
grades. Hermes created the lyre similar to that of the Mercury harp used in her "Aqua Rhapsody" attack. Both
individuals share a cleverness no one else possess. Ami's miniature computer and VR Visor act as her "decision
-makers" on how to approach a situation. Hermes was born with his
shrewdness. Hermes and Ami are also swift, but they are expressed
differently. Hermes is the light-footed messenger god and guide of the
deceased. Ami is a rapid swimmer and quick-minded young lady. Also,
Hermes's symbol is the symbol of medicine worldwide and Ami dreams of
becoming a doctor. Coincidence? I think not...
/M\ y.t.h.o.l.o.g.y [@}} p l a n e t ++ by the sun, like the moon
Mercury is the closest planet to the sun and the second smallest planet
next to 
Pluto with the fastest orbit (actually the name "Mercury"
describes its speed).[4] It may seem awkward,
but Mercury is closely related to our Moon. Although they are both covered
with craters and have no tectonic planets, the deepest crater on this
planet is 1300 km deep; sometimes, it is visible during the night with an
unaided eye. Mercury has a very elliptical orbit. When it is the closest to
the sun (Perihelion) it's 46 million km away, and when it is farthest from
the sun (Aphelion) it's 70 million km away. Until 1962, everyone thought
Mercury's "day" and "year" were the same length until a doppler radar
showed otherwise. [5] We learned much more
about the planet from the Mariner 10 space probe in the mid-70s and the
MESSENGER sent 2004.[4][5]
The causes of Mercury's shape reflects Ami's personality: "...impact
cratering where large objects struck the
surface..." - The cold words and cruelty of children; "tectonic activity
where the planet's crust moved in order to
adjust to the planetary cooling and contracting." - Mizuno Ami's way of
blending in with the crowd and not trying to
stand out.[5] The rapid spinning of Mercury's
axis and its quick rotation around the sun can explain why she is the
second soldier to be found. I find it perfect that the planent is similar
to the Moon; it helps explain the deep relationship between Usagi and Ami even though they have
completely different lifestyles. The most compatible friends are usually
most opposite.
1 The Messenger God HERMES. Suite101.com.
2 Crows in Greek Mythology. A
Gathering of Crows.
3 Hermes. Encyclopedia Mythica.
4 Hermes. The Planet Mercury.
5 Mercury. NinePlanets.org.