ROMAN MYTHOLOGY 12 ROMAN GODS AND GODDESSES Dr

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ROMAN MYTHOLOGY 12 ROMAN GODS AND GODDESSES Dr. Peterson

ROMAN MYTHOLOGY 12 ROMAN GODS AND GODDESSES Dr. Peterson

JUPITER • Roman name: Jupiter • Greek name: Zeus • Domain: ruler of the

JUPITER • Roman name: Jupiter • Greek name: Zeus • Domain: ruler of the skies; god of thunder, lightening and sky • Symbols: eagle (who is also his messenger), thunderbolt, bull and oak • He was considered the “Patron god of Rome” and his temple was where official state business occurred Learn more…

NEPTUNE • Roman name: Neptune • Greek name: Poseidon • Domain: god of the

NEPTUNE • Roman name: Neptune • Greek name: Poseidon • Domain: god of the sea, horses and earthquakes • Symbols: trident, dolphins, fresh water, horses Learn more…

PLUTO • Roman name: Pluto • Greek name: Hades • Domain: god of the

PLUTO • Roman name: Pluto • Greek name: Hades • Domain: god of the underworld, judge of the dead • Symbols: scepter, Cerberus (multi-headed dog) Learn more…

VESTA • Roman name: Vesta • Greek name: Hestia • Domain: goddess of hearth,

VESTA • Roman name: Vesta • Greek name: Hestia • Domain: goddess of hearth, home and family • Symbols: sacred fire, plain wooden throne Learn more…

JUNO • Roman name: Juno • Greek name: Hera • Domain: goddess of woman

JUNO • Roman name: Juno • Greek name: Hera • Domain: goddess of woman and marriage; Queen of the gods • Symbols: peacock, cow, pomegranate Learn more…

MARS • Roman name: Mars • Greek name: Ares • Domain: god of war

MARS • Roman name: Mars • Greek name: Ares • Domain: god of war • Symbols: vulture, burning torch, spear • Regarded as the father of the Roman people because he was the father of Romulus, purported founder of Rome. Learn more…

MINERVA • Roman name: Minerva • Greek name: Athena • Domain: goddess of wisdom

MINERVA • Roman name: Minerva • Greek name: Athena • Domain: goddess of wisdom and war • Symbols: owl Learn more…

APOLLO • Roman name: Apollo • Greek name: Apollo • Domain: god of the

APOLLO • Roman name: Apollo • Greek name: Apollo • Domain: god of the sun, truth, divination (prophecy), music, poetry and archery • Symbols: lyre, bow and arrow, sun Learn more…

VENUS • Roman name: Venus • Greek name: Aphrodite • Domain: goddess of love

VENUS • Roman name: Venus • Greek name: Aphrodite • Domain: goddess of love and beauty • Symbols: myrtles, doves, sparrows, swans Learn more…

MERCURY • Roman name: Mercury • Greek name: Hermes • Domain: messenger of the

MERCURY • Roman name: Mercury • Greek name: Hermes • Domain: messenger of the gods, god of commerce, athletics and travelers • Symbols: winged sandals, caduceus (wand with two serpents twisted around it), petasus (winged hat) Learn more…

CERES • Roman name: Ceres • Greek name: Demeter • Domain: goddess of harvest,

CERES • Roman name: Ceres • Greek name: Demeter • Domain: goddess of harvest, grain and fertility • Symbols: torch, corn, wheat Learn more…

VULCAN • Roman name: Vulcan • Greek name: Hephaestus • Domain: god of fire,

VULCAN • Roman name: Vulcan • Greek name: Hephaestus • Domain: god of fire, volcanoes and metalworking • Symbols: hammer, anvil Learn more…

IMAGE CREDITS • Mythology (cover): http: //www. christies. com/lotfinderimages/D 53142/a_set_of_four_marble_models_roman_gods_and_goddess_19 th_century_d 5314271 h. jpg

IMAGE CREDITS • Mythology (cover): http: //www. christies. com/lotfinderimages/D 53142/a_set_of_four_marble_models_roman_gods_and_goddess_19 th_century_d 5314271 h. jpg • Jupiter: http: //res. sys-con. com/story/nov 09/1189095/Zeus%20468. jpg • Neptune: http: //www. greek-mythology-pantheon. com/wpcontent/uploads/Greek_Gods_and_Goddesses/Poseidon_Neptune_Greek_God_Art_01_by_Genzo. Man. jpg • Pluto: http: //behance. vo. llnwd. net/profiles 4/130828/projects/3144480/49 abbd 72673 b 500 d 7 fec 389 de 50 e 69 d 9. jpg • Vesta: http: //vignette 1. wikia. nocookie. net/pagan/images/9/92/Vesta_hestia_by_juli_snowwhite 2011. jpg/revision/latest? cb=20130414030142 • Juno: http: //www. greek-mythology-pantheon. com/wpcontent/uploads/Greek_Gods_and_Goddesses/Hera_Juno_Greek_Goddess_Art_06. jpg • Mars: http: //images. fineartamerica. com/images-medium-large/5 -mars-roman-god-of-war-photo-researchers. jpg • Minerva: http: //www. greekmythology. com/images/mythology/athena_7. jpg • Apollo: http: //ifdawn. com/esa/ag/apollo. jpg • Venus: http: //www. ezinekaleidoscope. com/uploads/5/6/5/4/5654921/1598644. jpg? 295 • Mercury: https: //s-media-cache-ak 0. pinimg. com/564 x/10/9 d/e 8/109 de 89 a 95 c 531 a 572 f 1272 b 6 b 11 bbb 2. jpg • Vulcan: http: //ed 101. bu. edu/Student. Doc/Archives/spring 05/kfrek/Images/vulcanbksmith. jpg

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