Roman Gods and Goddesses

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What was the name of the great temple in Rome dedicated to the gods?

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The Pantheon is a magnificent ancient temple in Rome that was later converted into the church of Santa Maria ad Martyres. Dating from 125 AD, this is the most complete ancient building in Rome and one of the city's most spectacular sights. he Pantheon was

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What group of 12 Elder Gods came before the Roman gods?

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The 12 Titans gods, also known as the elder gods.

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What happened to the Titans?

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The most important God in Roman times was the ruler of the sky. In fact one of our planets is named after him. What is his name?

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Jupiter is the supreme god of the Roman pantheon, called dies pater, "shining father". He is a god of light and sky, and protector of the state and its laws.

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One of his sons was a half human and half god called Hercules. He had to do a number of tasks or "labors." How many labors did Hercules do?

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He prayed to the god Apollo for guidance, and the god's oracle told him he would have to serve Eurystheus, the king of Tiryns and Mycenae, for twelve years, in punishment for the murders. As part of his sentence, Hercules had to perform twelve (12) Labors

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Who was the Goddess of the hunt and the wild animals?

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In Roman mythology, Diana ("heavenly" or "divine") was the goddess of the hunt and moon and birthing.

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Her Twin brother, Apollo, was the god of what bright source?

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The ideal of the kouros (a beardless, athletic youth), Apollo has been variously recognized as a god of music, truth and prophecy, healing, the sun and light, plague, poetry, and more.

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If you were a warrior, which God would you call on for strength in battle?

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Mars was the Roman god of war and second only to Jupiter in the Roman pantheon.

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If you wanted to be smart, you could ask for this Goddess to help you. Her symbol was a wise bird, the owl.

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Minerva was the goddess of wisdom, war, art, schools and commerce. She was the Etruscan counterpart to Greek Athena.

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You would worship this God, if you worked in a forge.

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Vulcan is the god of fire including the fire of volcanoes, metalworking, and the forge.

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Neptune, the God of the sea, carried this as his symbol of power.

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A trident /ˈtraɪdənt/ is a three-pronged spear. It is used for spear fishing and historically as a pole arm. The trident is the weapon of Neptune, the Roman god of the sea.

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The Goddess of Agriculture is called by what name?

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In ancient Roman religion, Ceres was a goddess of agriculture, grain crops, fertility and motherly relationships.

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When her daughter Persephone was stolen by the God of the Underworld, what did Ceres do?

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Ceres was the sister of Jupiter, and Proserpine was their daughter. Proserpine was kidnapped by Pluto, god of the underworld, to be his bride. By the time Ceres followed her daughter, she was gone into the earth. Making matters worse, Ceres learned tha

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He is a Roman god who strikes the hearts of the other gods and mortals with his arrow, playing with their desires and emotions. Who is he?

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In Roman mythology, Cupid (Latin cupido, meaning "desire") is the god of desire, affection and erotic love. Armed with a bow and a quiver filled with both golden arrows to arouse desire and leaden arrows to ignite aversion, Cupid struck at the hearts of g

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What temple was generally considered the most important in Rome?

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The Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus, also known as the Temple of Jupiter Capitolinus (Latin: Aedes Iovis Optimi Maximi Capitolini, Italian: Tempio di Giove Ottimo Massimo, English: "Temple of Jupiter Best and Greatest on the Capitoline") was the most im

Roman Gods and Goddesses

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What was the name of the great temple in Rome dedicated to the gods?

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What group of 12 Elder Gods came before the Roman gods?

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What happened to the Titans?

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The most important God in Roman times was the ruler of the sky. In fact one of our planets is named after him. What is his name?

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One of his sons was a half human and half god called Hercules. He had to do a number of tasks or "labors." How many labors did Hercules do?

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Who was the Goddess of the hunt and the wild animals?

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Her Twin brother, Apollo, was the god of what bright source?

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If you were a warrior, which God would you call on for strength in battle?

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If you wanted to be smart, you could ask for this Goddess to help you. Her symbol was a wise bird, the owl.

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You would worship this God, if you worked in a forge.

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Neptune, the God of the sea, carried this as his symbol of power.

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The Goddess of Agriculture is called by what name?

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When her daughter Persephone was stolen by the God of the Underworld, what did Ceres do?

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He is a Roman god who strikes the hearts of the other gods and mortals with his arrow, playing with their desires and emotions. Who is he?

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What temple was generally considered the most important in Rome?

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