Which mythological figure is credited with inventing retail commerce and is considered the first deity to develop a product review system for merchants?

In the fascinating intersection of mythology and retail product development, ancient cultures often attributed commercial innovations to deities or mythical figures. These divine associations helped establish trust in new products and shopping methods. Today's retail experts understand that storytelling remains a powerful tool in product development, much as it was when gods were said to bestow commercial wisdom on mortals. Test your knowledge about how mythological figures influenced early retail concepts!

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Hermes (Greek), who created a system where travelers would leave pebbles at shrines to rate merchant honesty
Lakshmi (Hindu), who established the first marketplace rating system using lotus flowers as symbols of quality
Thoth (Egyptian), who recorded merchant reviews on papyrus scrolls for the pharaoh's court
Freyr (Norse), who created magical runes that customers could use to mark trustworthy vendors at seasonal markets