Religion in Ancient Rome A Comparison to Greek Religion
Religions and Festivals The Romans believed in many different gods and goddesses. Special festivals for the gods were held during the year, with: Processions Music Offerings Animal sacrifices.
Festivals The festivals were often public holidays. The mid-winter festival of Saturnalia, in honour of Saturn, lasted up to seven days. The Pantheon in Rome was a temple to all the gods. It was built between 118 and 128 AD. Its mosaic floor, interior columns and high dome still remain exactly as they were built.
Gods and Goddesses of Rome Jupiter
Juno
Mars
Neptune
Mercury
Apollo
Venus
Diana
Ceres
Vesta
Vulcan
Minerva