1. Roman Mythology 12 Roman Gods and Goddesses
Dr. Peterson

2. Jupiter Roman name: Jupiter Greek name: Zeus
Domain: ruler of the skies; god of thunder, lightening and sky
Symbols: eagle (who is also his messenger), thunderbolt, bull and oak
He was considered the “Patron god of Rome” and his temple was where official state business occurred
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3. Neptune Roman name: Neptune Greek name: Poseidon
Domain: god of the sea, horses and earthquakes
Symbols: trident, dolphins, fresh water, horses
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4. pluto Roman name: Pluto Greek name: Hades
Domain: god of the underworld, judge of the dead
Symbols: scepter, Cerberus (multi-headed dog)
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5. Vesta Roman name: Vesta Greek name: Hestia
Domain: goddess of hearth, home and family
Symbols: sacred fire, plain wooden throne
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6. Juno Roman name: Juno Greek name: Hera
Domain: goddess of woman and marriage; Queen of the gods
Symbols: peacock, cow, pomegranate
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7. mars Roman name: Mars Greek name: Ares Domain: god of war
Symbols: vulture, burning torch, spear
Regarded as the father of the Roman people because he was the father of Romulus, purported founder of Rome.
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8. Minerva Roman name: Minerva Greek name: Athena
Domain: goddess of wisdom and war
Symbols: owl
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9. Apollo Roman name: Apollo Greek name: Apollo
Domain: god of the sun, truth, divination (prophecy), music, poetry and archery
Symbols: lyre, bow and arrow, sun
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10. venus Roman name: Venus Greek name: Aphrodite
Domain: goddess of love and beauty
Symbols: myrtles, doves, sparrows, swans
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11. mercury Roman name: Mercury Greek name: Hermes
Domain: messenger of the gods, god of commerce, athletics and travelers
Symbols: winged sandals, caduceus (wand with two serpents twisted around it), petasus (winged hat)
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12. ceres Roman name: Ceres Greek name: Demeter
Domain: goddess of harvest, grain and fertility
Symbols: torch, corn, wheat
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13. vulcan Roman name: Vulcan Greek name: Hephaestus
Domain: god of fire, volcanoes and metalworking
Symbols: hammer, anvil
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14. Image credits
Mythology (cover): pg
Jupiter:
Neptune: content/uploads/Greek_Gods_and_Goddesses/Poseidon_Neptune_Greek_God/Poseidon_Neptune_Greek_God_Art_01_by_GenzoMa n.jpg
Pluto:
Vesta:
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