Roman Mythology – Mythopedia Roman mythology tells the stories of the gods and goddesses of ancient Rome, many of whom were borrowed from Greek culture and renamed One unique aspect of Roman mythology is the tale of its powerful founder, Romulus, who along with his twin Remus was suckled by a she-wolf in infancy
Roman Gods – Mythopedia The Roman Gods had great influence in every sphere of society From entreating divine inspiration at the highest levels of government to performing rituals honoring tutelary deities who assisted with the practical needs of everyday life, worship was a foundation of Roman existence
Encyclopedia of Mythology – Mythopedia Mythopedia is the ultimate online resource for exploring ancient mythology; from the Greeks and Romans, to Celtic, Norse, Egyptian and more
Apollo (Roman) – Mythopedia Apollo was the Roman god who inspired prophecy, poetry, music, and medicine Incorporated directly from the Greeks after a plague devastated Rome, he was both the bringer of and guardian against pestilence
Mars – Mythopedia Overview Furious Mars was the Roman god of rage, passion, destruction, and war As a foundational deity, Mars had a mythology that was intimately intertwined with the Roman city-state Mars ruled early Rome as a part of the Archaic Triad, a masculine ruling triumvirate that also included Jupiter and Quirinus (the deified Romulus) The early Romans revered Mars as a great raging god, whose fury
Juno – Mythopedia Juno was the Roman goddess of women and marriage, as well as a patron goddess of Rome She was one of the most important deities of the Roman pantheon
Minerva – Mythopedia Minerva was the wisest of the Roman pantheon, the patron deity of philosophy, craftsmanship, art, and strategy A quintessentially Roman goddess, she was part of the widely worshiped Capitoline Triad, along with Jupiter and Juno
Jupiter – Mythopedia Jupiter was the supreme god of the Roman pantheon, a god of the sky and weather and the champion of Rome and its empire His Greek counterpart was Zeus
Pluto – Mythopedia Pluto was the mysterious Roman god of the dead and lord of the underworld Sharing his realm with his stolen bride Proserpina, he also ruled over ores and precious stones and was known as the bringer of wealth
Neptune – Mythopedia Neptune was the Roman god of all waters, bringer of winds and commander of storms As capricious as the seas he commanded, Neptune guided the Roman people’s ancestor Aeneas to freedom, but demanded a human sacrifice for his assistance