1. Religion in Ancient Rome A Comparison to Greek Religion

2. 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.

3. 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.

6. Gods and Goddesses of Rome Jupiter

7. Juno

8. Mars

9. Neptune

10. Mercury

11. Apollo

12. Venus

13. Diana

14. Ceres

15. Vesta

16. Vulcan

17. Minerva