HISTORY
ANCIENT ROME
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gods and goddesses
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emperor
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kings
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senators
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Detailed explanation-1: -Jupiter was a sky-god who Romans believed oversaw all aspects of life; he is thought to have originated from the Greek god Zeus. Jupiter also concentrated on protecting the Roman state.
Detailed explanation-2: -How Many Roman Gods are there? There are many gods that were worshiped in ancient Rome, about 67 in all. That doesn’t even account for all the demigods! Thankfully, there were only 12 main Roman gods, much like the 12 Olympians of the Greek pantheon.
Detailed explanation-3: -Leading the republic were two consuls who were elected by legislative assemblies. They served for one year, presided over the Roman Senate, and commanded the Roman military. Though their power was somewhat limited by the establishment of other magistrate positions, the consuls were effectively the heads of state.
Detailed explanation-4: -As different cultures settled in what would later become Italy, each brought their own gods and forms of worship. This made the religion of ancient Rome polytheistic, in that they worshipped many gods. They also worshipped spirits. Rivers, trees, fields and buildings each had their own spirit, or numen.
Detailed explanation-5: -Jupiter-God of the Sky. Juno-Queen of the Gods. Saturn-God of Time. Neptune-God of the Seas. Pluto-God of the Underworld. Venus-God of Love and Beauty. Minerva-Goddess of Wisdom. Mars-God of War. More items