Roman Mythology
Learn About the Unique World of Roman Mythology
The Difference Between the Roman and Greek Gods and Goddesses
Most Greek gods and goddesses have Roman counter-parts. Most Roman gods are associated with the Greek's. Such as Zeus being Jupiter in the Roman mythology, and them both being gods of the sky but the roman version also being the god of storms.
Roman Mythology in Daily Life
Roman mythology affects the roman's daily life quite largely. Everyday most people go down to the towns temple that's dedicated to one or more of the Roman gods and goddesses. They also start every meal with a sacrifice of some of their food to the gods/goddesses along with a prayer to the gods/goddesses.
Neptune
The Roman god of the sea and of fertility. He is Poseidon in the Greek mythology.
Mars
He is the Roman god of war and is the father of Romulus and Remus who are the founders of Rome. He is the Roman version of Ares.
Vulcan
Also called Vulcanus or Mulciber. He is the god of fire and volcanoes, he was worshiped to keep the destructive forces of fire away from the crops and yield the power for battle an industry. Is associated with Hephaistos, therefore he also became a god of the forge and smithing.
The Older Gods/Goddesses of Roman Mythology
The Roman goddesses Ops is the wife of Saturn and the mother of Jupiter, she is the goddesses of the harvest. Her counter part is Rhea. Saturn is the Italian god of corn and harvest and his Greek counter-part is the titan Cronus the father of Zeus and all the other Greek deities. Vulcan is the older of the Roman gods/goddesses and he is the god of fire, volcanoes, and smithing.
Venus
She is the Roman goddess of agriculture, but later became a goddess of love because she was identified with the Greek goddess Aphrodite.
Pluto
He is the god and king of the Underworld, similar to the Greek god Hades.
Saturn
The oldest of the gods, he is the Italian god of corn and harvest. He is the husband of Ops, father of Jupiter, and is the Roman version of the Greek titan Cronus.
The End of All Roman Gods/Goddesses
In 392 CE a declaration was made by Theodosius, that stated that not only will blood sacrifices,but all forms of pagan worship including private worshiping rites shall be prohibited. Christianity was legalized and Paganism was outlawed, this all occurred in Rome. Paganism is a religion that has many gods/goddesses, considers Earth holy, and does not have a central authority.