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Roman Mythology
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Gods and Goddesses
Represented the practical needs of daily life and their role in specific activities.
- Jupiter (Zeus) - Ruler of the Gods. God of the sky, lighting and thunder. Considered the patron god of Rome.
- Minerva (Athena) - Goddess of craft and wisdom. Protector of industry and education.
- Juno (Hera) - Queen of the Gods. Goddess of marriage and compassion.
- Diana (Artemis) - Goddess of the hunt and animals. Depicted with a bow and arrow with a hunting dog in tow.
- Mars (Ares) - God of war and courage. Father of Romulus, worshiped by Roman legions.
Juno
Mars
Diana
Jupiter
Minerva
More Stories & Legends
Beliefs and Traditions
Expansion saw the assimilation of numerous cultures and tales with their own.
- Family and brotherhood was integral, every family had a lar.
- Nature and a respect for it was a common custom.
- Strong moral behaviors were not essential, but rather simple, yet precise observance.
- Cult worship was prominent, official or not
- Respectability was an important virtue, as to reflect the legends that founded their history..
- Acca Larentia - wife of the shepherd who found Romulus and Remus, continuing to care for them.
- Cloelia - a Roman girl who escaped capture from the Etruscans. Her bravery initated relations with Rome.
- Aenans - survivor of the destruction of Troy. Continues his story to lead his people to a new home and his divine encounters.
Creation
Overview
The foundation of Rome is told through the story of Romulus and Remus.
- Remains unclear if either were actual people.
- Illustrates Rome's growth through war and alliance.
The Myth
- Centers around principals of morality and politics, as well as heroism.
- Treated as historically accurate despite supernatural qualities.
- Gods were integral to every aspect of daily life and the continuation of society.
- Successor to Greek religion with (obvious) later shift to Christianity.
-Inherited many of their gods and myths.
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