Ancient Roman Magic and Superstition: Superstitions and Mystical Symbols
Magic and Religion in the Roman Society. In ancient Roman society, the realms of magic and superstition occupied a unique and often complex space. Far … Read more
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Salus, The Goddess of security, welfare, health, and prosperity
Salus was the Roman goddess of security, welfare, health, and prosperity for both the individual and the state. Her name means “salvation” or “welfare.” She … Read more
Priapus, the phallic god of livestock, fruit plants & gardens
Priapus became a popular figure in Roman erotic art and Latin literature and is the subject of the often humorously obscene collection of verses called … Read more
Pax, the Goddess of the Peace
Pax, which translates to “peace,” was the name given to the Roman version of the Greek goddess of peace Eirene. Pax was believed to be … Read more
Somnus, Hypnos, the god of sleep
Somnus is a Roman god equivalent to the Greek Hypnos. Because he aids those in need and owns half of their life as a result … Read more
Nox, The Goddess of the Night
Now is a Roman Goddess, personification of the night, equivalent to the Greek deity Nyx. A shadowy figure, Nyx stood at or near the beginning … Read more
Nemesis, Rhamnousia
Nemesis, also called Rhamnousia is the goddess who enacts retribution against those who succumb to hubris, arrogance before the gods. She is implacable justice. As … Read more
Meithras, Mithras
Mithraism was an ancient Hellenistic religion based on the worship of a god called Meithras who was apparently derived from the Persian god Mithras and … Read more
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
Hersilia, Hora
Hersilia was a character in the founding myth of Rome in Roman mythology. It is said that she put an end to the conflict between … Read more
Hermaphroditus, the two-sexed child of Aphrodite and Hermes
Hermaphroditus was the mythological son of Aphrodite and Hermes. The naiad Salmacis sought to rape him while he was a little child and begged to … Read more