RO M A N G O D S & G O D D E S S E S
Roman Goddesses
Roman Gods
~Apoll0 is the son of Jupiter and Leto. He is
the God of music, healing, light, truth, and he
harnesses his chariot with four horses every
day to drive the sun across the sky. His bird
symbol is the crow, his animal symbol is the
dolphin. His Greek parallel is Apollo.
~Jupiter is the ruler of all Gods. He is the
God of the sky, thunder, and lightning. He is
also considered the patron God of Rome. His
temple was the official place of state business
and sacrifices. His attribute is the lightning
bolt, his symbol is the eagle. His Greek
parallel is Zeus.
~Mars is the God of war, spring, growth in
nature, agriculture, terror, anger, revenge,
courage, and fertility. He is the protector of
cattle and is regarded as the father of Rome
since he is the father of Romulos; the
legendary father of Rome. He is considered
the second most important God, Jupiter
being the first.
~Juno
The queen of all the Gods and Goddesses, Jupiter’s
wife and sister. She was the protectress of the Roman
state. She was the guardian of the empire’s fiances and
was considered the patron Goddess of all of Rome. The
month of June was named after her. Her Greek parallel
is Hera.
Juno Apollo
~Minerva
Minerva is the Goddess of wisdom, learning, the arts,
sciences, medicine, dyeing, trade, and war. She is the
daughter of Jupiter. She is the protectress of commerce,
industry, and education. Her Greek parallel is Athena.
Minerva Jupiter
~Diana
Diana is the Goddess of fertility, the Moon, childbirth,
nature, mountains, animals, forests, women, and
hunting. She is the huntress or destroyer, the Lunar
virgin, and the mother of all creatures. She usually
appears as a huntress holding a bow and arrow, and a
hunting dog in Roman art. She is praised for her
strength, athletic grace, beauty, and hunting skills. Her
Greek parallel is Artemis. Diana Mars