Heavy element and messenger to the Roman gods (7)

I believe the answer is:

mercury

(Other definitions for mercury that I've seen before include "Metal liquid at room temperature" , "Planet next to the sun" , "Planet - liquid metal" , "Messenger in Roman mythology" , "Atomic number 80" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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