The Seven Legendary Kings of Rome
The mythical seven kings of Rome: myths, history & facts The seven kings of Rome, according to legend, were the first kings who ruled Rome … Read more
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The Most Important Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Rome
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
Manes, the chthonic deities in ancient Roman religion
The Manes or Di Manes are chthonic deities in ancient Roman religion who are often supposed to symbolize the spirits of departed loved ones. They … Read more
Juno, the Goddess of Fertility, Protectress of the State
Juno is a deity of the Roman religion, linked to the lunar cycle of the primitive Italic peoples. Juno was the ancient deity of marriage … Read more
Jupiter, King of the Gods
In ancient Roman religion and mythology, Jupiter, also known as Jove, is the deity of the sky and thunder as well as the monarch of … Read more
Fons, Fontus, the God of Wells & Springs
Fontus or Fons was a god of wells and springs in ancient Roman religion. A religious festival called the Fontinalia was held on October 13 … Read more
Fides, the Goddess of Faith
In Roman religion, Fides was the goddess of faith (bona fides) and trust. She was one of the first ideals to be regarded as a … Read more
Felicitas, the Goddess of Wealth and Success
Felicitas was a deity of abundance, wealth and success and presided over good fortune; her feast day was celebrated on October 9. Sometimes the term … Read more
Februus, the god of of purification
Februus, whose name means “purifier,” was the deity of purification in pre-Christian Roman religion. The Etruscans also revered him as a deity of purification and … Read more
Domiduca and Domitius
The goddess Domiduca guards children on their walk back to their parents’ house in Roman mythology. Domitius, Domidius, or Domiducus was her male counterpart and … Read more