Buddha
Gautama Siddhartha, founder of Buddhism in the 6th century B.C., was classed by
his followers as the perfect example of a divine godly man. His religion taught tolerance,
universal compassion, charity, love, self-sacrifice, poverty, and contentment with one’s lot. His
faith was never enforced by fire and sword. (2) Esoterically connected with the planet Mercury,
as the enlightened and wise one who has attained perfect wisdom.
DeVore, Nicholas. Encyclopedia of Astrology. New York: Philosophical Library, 1947.