12 Roman Deities 12 Roman Deities Roman Greek

12 Roman Deities

12 Roman Deities Roman Greek Domain Symbols

Jupiter � Roman name: Jupiter � Greek name: Zeus � Domain: supreme god of Roman pantheon, god of thunder and sky � Symbols: eagle, thunderbolt, oak tree, bull

Neptune � Roman name: Neptune � Greek name: Poseidon � Domain: god of the sea, horses, earthquakes � Symbols: trident, dolphins, horses, fresh water

Pluto � Roman name: Pluto � Greek name: Hades � Domain: god of the underworld, judge of the dead � Symbols: scepter, helm of darkness, Cerberus

Vesta � Roman name: Vesta � Greek name: Hestia � Domain: goddess of hearth, home, and family � Symbols: sacred fire, plain wooden throne

Juno � Roman name: Juno � Greek name: Hera � Domain: goddess of women and marriage, Queen of the gods � Symbols: peacock, cow, pomegranate

Mars � Roman name: Mars � Greek name: Ares � Domain: god of warfare and bloodshed � Symbols: vulture, burning torch, spear

Minerva � Roman name: Minerva � Greek name: Athena � Domain: goddess of wisdom, warfare, medicine, and crafts � Symbol: owl

Apollo � Roman name: Apollo � Greek name: Apollo � Domain: god of the sun, truth, prophecy, archery, the arts � Symbols: lyre (harp), bow and arrow, sun, swans

Venus � Roman name: Venus � Greek name: Aphrodite � Domain: goddess of love and beauty � Symbols: doves, sparrows, swans

Mercury � Roman name: Mercury � Greek name: Hermes � Domain: messenger god of commerce, athletics, travelers � Symbols: winged sandals, petasus (winged hat)

Ceres � Roman name: Ceres � Greek name: Demeter � Domain: goddess of grain, fertility � Symbols: torch, corn, wheat

Vulcan � Roman name: Vulcan � Greek name: Hephaestus � Domain: god of fire, volcanoes, blacksmiths, metallurgy, craftsmen � Symbols: hammer, anvil, tongs, fire