Roman deity

Examples (10)

• Jupiter was the king of the gods and the supreme Roman deity.
• The ancient temple was built to honor Mars, the Roman deity of war.
• Venus, the Roman deity of love, is often identified with the Greek goddess Aphrodite.
• Scholars study the complex mythology surrounding each Roman deity.
• The Pantheon in Rome was a temple dedicated to all the major Roman deities.
• Neptune, the Roman deity of the sea, was often depicted holding a trident.
• Farmers would make offerings to Ceres, the Roman deity of agriculture.
• Every household had a small shrine to a particular Roman deity for protection.
• This artifact depicts a lesser-known Roman deity associated with harvests.
• The name of the planet Mercury comes from the swift messenger, a prominent Roman deity.