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
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
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 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, 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 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
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, 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
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
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 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 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