Roman Mythology – Mythopedia
网页Roman Mythology. 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
网页2022年11月29日 — 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.
Mythopedia – Encyclopedia of Mythology
网页Mythopedia is the ultimate online resource for exploring ancient mythology; from the Greeks and Romans, to Celtic, Norse, Egyptian and more.
Apollo (Roman) - Mythopedia
网页2023年3月8日 — Borrowed directly from Greek mythology, Apollo was a Roman god that inspired music, poetry, and artistic creativity. A law-giver and healer, Apollo brought order to humankind and was the source of all medical knowledge. Furthermore, Apollo served as the chief patron of prophets, the source of the gift of prophecy.
Juno – Mythopedia
网页2023年5月19日 — Juno (or Iuno in Latin) was the queen of the Roman gods and the wife of Jupiter, the king of the gods. She served as a champion and protector of women, especially in their domestic roles of marriage and motherhood. Juno’s mythology and iconography were mostly adopted from the Greek goddess Hera. Juno was one of the most important gods …
Mars - Mythopedia
网页2022年11月29日 — 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).
Diana – Mythopedia
网页2023年2月27日 — Diana was the Roman goddess of the hunt, unspoiled nature and the animals that inhabited it. Shunning the company of mortals and gods, Diana preferred the solitude of the forests and kept the company of nymphs and woodland creatures. A master of the bow, Diana was the greatest of all hunters. A maiden for all her days, she …
Neptune – Mythopedia
网页2022年12月9日 — Neptune was the Roman god of waters and seas, who controlled winds and storms. Also known as Neptunus Equester, he was recognized as a god of horses and horsemanship, as well as patron of horse racing, a popular form of entertainment for the ancient Romans. In terms of his characteristics and mythology, Neptune was an exact …
Mercury – Mythopedia
网页2022年12月9日 — In this scene—one of the best known in Greek and Roman mythology—Mercury plays the pipes in order to lull Argus to sleep. Jupiter’s lover Io appears as well, and can be seen in the foreground disguised as a white heifer. The J. Paul Getty Museum Public Domain. Mercury also lent his assistance to Jupiter and Ceres in the …
Minerva - Mythopedia
网页2022年12月9日 — The wisest of the Roman deities, Minerva was a goddess of intelligence, philosophy, craftsmanship, art, and inspiration. From her position in the heavens, she oversaw all things that required forethought and calculation. In later incarnations, Minerva was also seen as a military figure, as well as the fount through which all strategic and ...