Libertas, the Goddess of Freedom
Libertas was a deity of ancient Rome who personified Liberty. In the Late Republic, she was politicized and appeared on coins supporting the Populares group … Read more
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Laverna, the Goddess of Thieves & Impostors
Laverna was a goddess of Roman mythology and protector of thieves and impostors and associated with the underworld. Related article: Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Rome … Read more
Lares, the guardians of the hearth, fields & boundaries
In ancient Roman religion, lares served as protective deities. They may have been guardians of the hearth, fields, boundaries or fruitfulness; their origin is unknown. … Read more
Acca Larentia
In Roman mythology, Acca Larentia or Acca Larentina was a mythical woman who subsequently became the goddess of fertility. Her festival, the Larentalia, was observed … 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
Janus, the two-faced God of Time, Duality & Gates
Janus is the deity of beginnings, gates, transitions, time, duality, entrances, passageways, frames, and ends in ancient Roman religion and myth. He frequently appears with … 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
