Roman Gods – Mythopedia
2022年11月29日 · The Roman Gods had great influence in every sphere of society. From entreating divine inspiration at the highest levels of government to performing rituals honoring tutelary deities who assisted with the practical needs of everyday life, worship was a foundation of Roman existence.
Roman Mythology - Mythopedia
Roman mythology tells the stories of the gods and goddesses of ancient Rome, many of whom were borrowed from Greek culture and renamed. One unique aspect of Roman mythology is the tale of its powerful founder, Romulus, who along with his twin Remus was suckled by a …
Mythopedia – Encyclopedia of Mythology
Mythopedia is the ultimate online resource for exploring ancient mythology; from the Greeks and Romans, to Celtic, Norse, Egyptian and more.
Apollo (Roman) - Mythopedia
2023年3月8日 · Apollo was the child of Jupiter, the king of all gods, and Leto, a Greek Titan. His twin sister was Diana, the Roman counterpart to the Greek Artemis. Among others, his half siblings included Mars, Vulcan, and Juventus. Youthful and …
Jupiter - Mythopedia
2023年8月31日 · Most of what is “Roman” about Roman myth centers on quasi-historical figures such as Romulus and Remus, who had relatively little to do with the gods. From the earliest stages of Roman history, the genealogy, attributes, and stories of Jupiter were heavily influenced by the mythology of the Greek Zeus, until the two gods became all but ...
Pluto – Mythopedia
2022年12月9日 · Extremely similar names (Diespiter and Dispiter) were given to Jupiter, the greatest of the Roman gods; the similarity of these titles suggested that Dīs Pater (i.e. Pluto) was originally an aspect of Jupiter. In time, this aspect became independent of Jupiter and eventually merged with the Hellenic god Hades.
Vulcan – Mythopedia
2022年12月7日 · Vulcan was the clever and crafty Roman god of the forge, master of blacksmiths and artisans. Lamed from childhood, he dedicated himself to his craft, creating some of the most powerful artifacts in Roman mythology.
Minerva - Mythopedia
2022年12月9日 · The wisest of all gods and goddesses, Minerva had a calculating mind that she used to achieve her aims. The chastest of Roman deities, Minerva spurned the advances of men and gods alike in order to retain her virginal purity. Minerva of Peace mosaic adorning the oldest building of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Mercury – Mythopedia
2022年12月9日 · A wily trickster, Mercury was the Roman god of commerce, communication, and travel. The patron of thieves, messengers, and merchants, he was also responsible for conveying souls to the underworld. As the chief messenger of the gods, Mercury controlled the flow of information, and often used this position to his advantage.
Mars - Mythopedia
2022年11月29日 · Mars and the Roman State Religion. Mars was a fixture of Roman religion and a key figure in the Roman pantheon. In the early days of the Roman state, Mars was regarded as a kind of second in command to Jupiter and occupied a formal spot in the Archaic Triad (of Mars, Jupiter, and Quirinus), which was thought to oversee Roman prosperity.