1. Lorene Henderson Magistra Potter 3rd Period
Lares and Penates
Lorene Henderson
Magistra Potter
3rd Period

2. What/ Who is it? Household gods of Ancient Rome
Term means household or personal possessions
Offerings were made to the gods before each meal

3. Lares Spirits of the dead Guarded homes, crossroads and cities
Aka Lar Familiaris
Made sure each family line didn’t die out

4. Types of Lares Lares Compitales- guarded crossroads and neighboorhoods
Honored 4 times a year in Compitalia (festival)
Lares Praestites- guarded city of Rome

5. Penates Guardian Gods of the storeroom (pantry)
Protected the welfare and prosperity of the household
Associated with Vesta (Goddess of the Hearth)

6. Types of Penates
Penates Publici – Guardians of the state and object of Roman Patriotism
Legend that they were once household gods of Aeneas

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