Religion in ancient Rome
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Religion in ancient Rome was polytheistic, consisted of varying imperial and provincial religious practices, which were followed both by the Roman people as well as those who were brought under its ru
Augustus as Pontifex Maximus (Via Labicana Augustus)
Cybele enthroned, with lion, cornucopia and Mural crown. Roman marble, c. 50 AD (Getty Museum)
Pompeian fresco; Iapyx removing an arrowhead from Aeneas' thigh, watched by Venus Velificans (veiled)
Aeneas urged by the Penates to continue his journey to found Rome (4th century AD illustration)
Jupiter (god)
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In ancient Roman religion and mythology, Jupiter, also known as Jove, is the god of the sky and thunder, and king of the gods. Jupiter was the chief deity of Roman state religion throughout the Republ
Religion in ancient Rome
…the victorious general displayed his piety and his willingness to serve the public good by dedicating a portion of his spoils to the gods, especially Jupiter, who embodied just rule. As a result of the Punic Wars (264–146 BC), when Rome struggled to establish itself as a dominant power, many new temples were…
A marble statue of Jupiter, Louvre
Detail of relief from the Augustan Altar of Peace, showing flamines wearing the pointed apex
Statue of Jupiter, Vatican, Rome.
Jupiter's head crowned with laurel and ivy. Sardonyx cameo (Louvre)