Roman Deities - EDSS Ancient Civilizations

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Roman
Greek
Domain
Symbols
Roman name: Jupiter
 Greek name: Zeus
 Domain: supreme god
of Roman pantheon,
god of thunder and sky
 Symbols: eagle,
thunderbolt, oak tree,
bull
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Roman name: Neptune
 Greek name: Poseidon
 Domain: god of the sea,
horses, earthquakes
 Symbols: trident, dolphins,
horses, fresh water
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Roman name: Pluto
 Greek name: Hades
 Domain: god of the
underworld, judge of
the dead
 Symbols: scepter,
helm of darkness,
Cerberus
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Roman name: Vesta
 Greek name: Hestia
 Domain: goddess of
hearth, home, and
family
 Symbols: sacred fire,
plain wooden throne
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Roman name: Juno
 Greek name: Hera
 Domain: goddess of
women and
marriage, Queen of
the gods
 Symbols: peacock,
cow, pomegranate
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Roman name: Mars
 Greek name: Ares
 Domain: god of
warfare and
bloodshed
 Symbols: vulture,
burning torch, spear
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Roman name: Minerva
 Greek name: Athena
 Domain: goddess of
wisdom, warfare,
medicine, and crafts
 Symbol: owl
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Roman name: Apollo
 Greek name: Apollo
 Domain: god of the
sun, truth, prophecy,
archery, the arts
 Symbols: lyre (harp),
bow and arrow, sun,
swans
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Roman name: Venus
 Greek name: Aphrodite
 Domain: goddess of love
and beauty
 Symbols: doves,
sparrows, swans
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Roman name: Mercury
 Greek name: Hermes
 Domain: messenger
god of commerce,
athletics, travelers
 Symbols: winged
sandals, petasus
(winged hat)
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Roman name: Ceres
 Greek name: Demeter
 Domain: goddess of
grain, fertility
 Symbols: torch, corn,
wheat
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Roman name: Vulcan
 Greek name: Hephaestus
 Domain: god of fire,
volcanoes, blacksmiths,
metallurgy, craftsmen
 Symbols: hammer, anvil,
tongs, fire
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