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Joachim Wtewael - The Wedding of Cupid and Psyche

The Most Important Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Rome

January 27, 2023October 10, 2022 by WeirdItaly

A comprehensive list of more than 300 Roman gods, deities, and supernatural beings. Ancient Roman deities are the gods and goddesses worshipped in the ancient … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian History, Roman deities Tags agricultural deity, ancient rome, birth and childhood deities, Di indigetes, di selecti, flamens, folklore, roman religion
Rape of Proserpina - Gian Lorenzo Bernini

Proserpina, the Queen of the Underworld

October 11, 2022October 6, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Proserpina is the Roman version of the Greek goddess Persephone or Kore (maiden). The name may come from the Latin word proserpere (“to emerge”) to … Read more

Categories Roman deities Tags agricultural deity, libera, pluto, roman religion, underworld deity
Vertumnus and Pomona (1682–1683) by Luca Giordano

Vertumnus, the god of gardens, seasons changing and fruit trees

January 4, 2023October 4, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Vertumnus is the deity of gardens, fruit trees, and the changing of the seasons in Roman mythology. He had the ability to alter his shape … Read more

Categories Roman deities Tags agricultural deity, roman religion, Vertumnalia

Spiniensis

October 4, 2022 by WeirdItaly

The deity of thorns in Roman mythology was known as Spiniensis. He oversaw the digging out of thorn bushes and protected the land from thorns, … Read more

Categories Roman deities Tags agricultural deity, roman religion
The Wedding Feast of Cupid and Psyche

Dīs Pater, Rex Infernus

October 3, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Dis Pater, also known as Rex Infernus is a Roman god of the underworld. Dis was initially identified with the chthonic deities Pluto (Hades) and … Read more

Categories Roman deities Tags agricultural deity, Di indigetes, Proserpina, roman religion, saturn
silvanus

Silvanus, the god of woods and fields

January 4, 2023October 3, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Silvanus is a tutelary deity in Roman mythology; he is the god of the forests and the countryside. Silvanus may have been the inspiration for … Read more

Categories Roman deities Tags agricultural deity, Faun, nature deity

Semonia

October 3, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Semonia was the goddess of sowing in Roman mythology. She belonged to a pantheon of goddesses associated with agriculture that also included Setia (or Seja) … Read more

Categories Roman deities Tags agricultural deity
Robigalia

Robigus, Robigo, Robigine

October 1, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Robigus is the Roman god of stem rust, in whose honor sacrifices were made so that the fields would not be affected by the disease. … Read more

Categories Roman deities Tags agricultural deity, robigalia, roman religion
Landscape with the goddess Pales (Roman goddess of shepherds, agriculture and animal husbandry) surrounded by various animals

Pales

October 1, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Pales was a shepherd, flock, and livestock-related deity in the religion of the ancient Romans. Considered to be either masculine or female depending on the … Read more

Categories Roman deities Tags agricultural deity, parilia

Sterquilinus

October 1, 2022September 30, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Sterquilinus, also known as Stercutus and Sterculius, was a deity of odor in Roman mythology. He could have been Picumnus‘ equal. Saturn used to oversee … Read more

Categories Roman deities Tags agricultural deity, roman religion

Picumnus

October 1, 2022September 25, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Picumnus is an archaic birth and childhood deity. Picumnus was a fertility, agriculture, marriage, children, and infants deity in Roman mythology. He might have been … Read more

Categories Roman deities Tags agricultural deity, birth and childhood deities, roman religion

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Tuffolino: The Italian Fascist alter-ego of Mickey Mouse

Tuffolino: The Alter-Ego of Mickey Mouse from Fascist Italy

Uncovering Tuffolino's Legacy Amidst Censorship and War in Fascist Italy. Tuffolino, a comic char…
March 28, 2023
Featured, Italian Art, Design & Photography, Italian History
The Rape of the Sabine Women Nicolas Poussin

The Sabines: A Glimpse into an Ancient Italic Tribe

The Sabine Influence on Early Rome: A Lasting Impact. The Sabines, who lived in central Italy dur…
March 19, 2023
Featured, Italian History
The Religion of the Etruscan People

The Religion of the Etruscan People

The Gods and Goddesses of the Etruscan Pantheon: Rituals and Ceremonies in Etruscan Religion. The…
March 17, 2023
Featured, Italian History, Italian People, Roman deities
Valentine's Day: The Origin of The Day of Love

Valentine’s Day: The Origin of The Day of Love

Uncovering the Evolution of Valentine's Day: Tracing the Roots of the Day Dedicated to Love and Affe…
February 8, 2023
Featured, Italian History
witches-dancing-and-chanting-around-a-walnut-tree-xylography-196487612

The Witches of Benevento: From Pagan Rites to Witchcraft

The Witch Trials of Benevento: the Mysterious World of the Janare and Their Magic The city of Ben…
February 5, 2023
Featured, Italian History
Ancient Rome's Sacred Plants History and Symbolism

Ancient Rome’s Sacred Plants: History and Symbolism

Explore the Sacred Plants of Ancient Rome: Symbolism and Significance in Roman Culture The R…
January 30, 2023
Featured, Italian History, Nature in Italy
Vanth

Vanth: the Chtonic Female Demon of the Etruscan Mythology

Examining the different attributes and symbols associated with Vanth, and the various ways in which …
Etruscan cup with head of Charun

Charun: The Underworld Psychopomp of Etruscan Mythology

Tracing the Origins and Evolution of the Etruscan Underworld Deity Charun According to Etruscan m…
Hand of Sabazios

Sabazius, Sabazios, the Sky Father God of the Phrygians and Thracians

Sabazius (Sabazios, also known as Σαβάζιος in Ancient Greek), an origin deity from Thracia or Anatol…
Italy Industrial Turnover in November 2021

Italy Industrial Turnover in November 2022: 0.9% MoM Increase and 11.5% YoY Rise

According to ISTAT, industrial turnover increased by 0.9% in November compared to the previous month…
Bergamo-and-Brescia,-Italian-Capital-Of-Culture-2023

Bergamo and Brescia, Italian Capital Of Culture 2023

The Italian Capital of Culture 2023 will officially launch in Bergamo and Brescia on January 20th-22…
Italian Tourism, Government Efforts for Recovery

Italian Tourism: Government Efforts for Recovery

Tourism Economy in Italy: How the Government is Supporting the Recovery of the Industry Amid COVID-1…
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