 Roman religion was a blending of Latin, Greek and Etruscan influences.  They adopted a pantheon of deities, six gods and six goddesses who directed.

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 Roman religion was a blending of Latin, Greek and Etruscan influences.  They adopted a pantheon of deities, six gods and six goddesses who directed the affairs of the world with their superhuman powers.  Some had close associations with the Greek Olympians, though many also shared characteristics with early Latin and Etruscan deities.

 Many planets in our solar system were named after Roman gods.  Other names have become part of our language in another form. Vulcan made thunderbolts under Mount Etna, today we call fiery and explosive mountains volcanoes

 King of the gods and god of the sky and weather.

 Queen of the gods and goddess of women (protector of women during childbirth)

 God of the sea and god of earthquakes, caused by banging his trident on the ground.

 Goddess of science and crafts (an old Etruscan goddess).

 Goddess of agriculture.

 Goddess of Fire.

 God of sun and prophecy, adopted directly from the Greeks.

 Goddess of the moon, hunting, and fertility.

 God of communication, business and trade.

 Goddess of love.

 God of metalworking.

 God of war.

 In addition to the 12 principal gods, the Romans believed in a number of minor deities and in a spirit world.  Spirits were everywhere – in fire, water, stones and trees.  Spirits also watched over everyday activities such as planting seeds and baking bread.

 The success and happiness of a family depended on the goodwill of various household spirits.  People regularly made sacrifices and performed rituals to appease these supernatural beings.

 In paragraph form, describe the religious beliefs and practices of ancient Rome.  In paragraph form, describe the Roman beliefs of death and the underworld.