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