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ROMAN MY THOLOGY
Just like Greece, the Romans had their own set of
mythological beliefs.
This religion was polytheistic (belief in many gods).
It was also heavily based on Greek mythology as well.
Just like Greek mythology, it provided explanations for
natural phenomena, human qualities, and life events.
It also heavily influences western symbols, art,
architecture, literature, politics, and culture.
ROMAN GODS AND GODDESSES
Jupiter was king of the
gods and the Roman
equivalent to the Greek
god Zeus.
Just like Zeus, Jupiter is
depicted carrying a
thunder bolt in his hand.
ROMAN GODS AND GODDESSES (CONT’D)
Juno was the wife of
Jupiter, as well as the
goddess of marriage.
She was the Roman
equivalent to the
Greek goddess Hera.
ROMAN GODS AND GODDESSES
Apollo was the god of
music, art, poetry, etc.
His name is the same in
Greek and Roman
mythology.
ROMAN GODS AND GODDESSES (CONT’D)
Venus was the goddess of love and beauty.
She was the Roman equivalent to the Greek
goddess Aphrodite.
She was Jupiter’s daughter and famous for
seducing gods like Mars and Vulcan.
ROMAN GODS AND GODDESSES (CONT’D)
Diana was the goddess
of hunting and the
moon.
She was Apollo’s twin
sister.
She can usually be seen
carrying a bow and
arrow.
She is the equivalent to
the Greek goddess
Artemis.
ROMAN GODS AND GODDESSES
Minerva was the
goddess of wisdom.
She was the equivalent
to the Greek goddess
Athena.
ROMAN GODS AND GODDESSES (CONT’D)
Mars was the god of war
and was one of Rome’s
most popular gods.
He is usually seen
carrying a spear and a
helmet.
He is the Roman
equivalent to the Greek
god Ares.
ROMAN GODS AND GODDESSES
Mercury was the
messenger of the gods.
He had wings on his
sandals and carried a
staff with two snakes
wrapped around it.
He is the equivalent to
the Greek god Hermes.
ROMAN GODS AND GODDESSES (CONT’D)
Neptune was the god of
the sea.
He carried a trident and
controlled the sea and
it’s creatures.
He is the Roman
equivalent to the Greek
god Poseidon.
EXIT TICKET
What was the source of Roman
mythology?
What impact did Roman mythology have
on later civilizations?