1.1 roman gods

Cards (70)

  • Who is Jupiter equated with in Greek mythology?
    Zeus
  • What does the name Jupiter mean?
    'Father Jove'
  • What was Jupiter's major temple called?
    Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus
  • Where was the Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus located?
    Capitoline Hill
  • What can still be seen at the Capitoline Museum?
    The foundations of the temple
  • How is Jupiter typically represented in art?
    As a bearded man with a lightning bolt
  • Who is Neptune's Greek equivalent?
    Poseidon
  • What domains does Neptune govern?
    Seas, earthquakes, and storms
  • What is Pluto the god of?
    The underworld
  • In which literary work does Pluto appear?
    Ovid's Metamorphoses
  • Who is Juno's Greek equivalent?
    Hera
  • What aspects of life does Juno oversee?
    Marriage, women, childbirth, and family
  • How does Juno's portrayal in art typically differ from that of Hera?
    Juno is often shown with a peacock
  • What is Ceres the goddess of?
    The harvest and grain
  • Why was Ceres important to the Roman plebs?
    They relied on grain for survival
  • What festival was held in honor of Ceres?
    Cerealia
  • How is Ceres typically depicted in art?
    Wearing a diadem and holding wheat
  • What does Vesta represent?
    The hearth and fire
  • Why was Vesta important to both family and state?
    She provided light and heat for homes
  • What was Vesta's flame believed to symbolize?
    The security of the state
  • How is Vesta typically depicted in art?
    With a veiled head
  • What is Vulcan the god of?
    Metalworking, fire, and craftsmen
  • What festival is celebrated in honor of Vulcan?
    Vulcanalia
  • What role does Vulcan play in Virgil's Aeneid?
    He crafted Aeneas's shield
  • Who is Venus the goddess of?
    Love and beauty
  • Why was Venus particularly important to the Romans?
    She was the mother of Aeneas
  • How is Venus typically depicted in art?
    Naked or with her son Cupid
  • What is Minerva the goddess of?
    War and wisdom
  • How is Minerva depicted in art?
    With an owl and a helmet
  • Who is Diana the goddess of?
    Hunting, childbirth, and the moon
  • What temple was dedicated to Diana?
    A temple on the Aventine Hill
  • What is Apollo the god of?
    Music, arts, education, and prophecies
  • Why was Apollo significant to Roman leaders?
    He was favored by Emperor Augustus
  • How is Apollo typically depicted in art?
    With his lyre and eternal youth
  • What is Mercury the god of?
    Travel, trade, and messenger of the gods
  • Why was Mercury important for Roman travellers?
    He protected them during their journeys
  • How is Mercury typically depicted in art?
    With a traveller's cap and caduceus
  • What are the main attributes and roles of Jupiter?
    • King of the gods
    • Controller of the skies
    • Wielding a lightning bolt
    • Represented as a bearded man
  • What are the main attributes and roles of Neptune?
    • God of the seas, earthquakes, and storms
    • Brother of Jupiter
    • Linked with horses
    • Represented with a trident
  • What are the main attributes and roles of Pluto?
    • God of the underworld
    • Brother of Jupiter and Neptune
    • Associated with the myth of Proserpina
    • Rarely depicted in Roman art