Sol Invictus: The Unconquered Sun Deity in Ancient Roman Religion
In the later Roman Empire, the worship and cult of the Roman god Sol Invictus became prominent. Revered as the patron deity of the sun, he was worshiped as a...
Category: Roman Mythology
Roman God Janus: Origins, Symbol, Powers, and Abilities
World History Edu explores the myths surrounding Janus’ birth story, meaning, worship, powers, significance, and symbols. Summary In ancient Roman religion, the deity Janus was one of the most well-known...
Cupid in Roman Mythology: Birth Story, Symbols, Powers and Abilities
In Roman mythology, Cupid is the god of love. He is the son of the Roman god Mercury and the goddess Venus. According the myth, Cupid gets around using his...
List of Roman Gods and their Greek Equivalents
It is a known fact that the ancient Romans modeled an extensive amount of their culture and religious beliefs on the ancient Greeks, including their gods and goddesses who basically...
