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What does "Fortuna Virilis" mean?
Manly
fortune
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Who is Portunus?
God of
harbours
,
keys, and locks
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When was the temple constructed?
120-80
BC
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Where is the temple located?
In
Forum Boarium
, between
Aventine
and
Palatine
hills
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What was the Forum Boarium used for in ancient times?
Cattle market and harbour
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What features indicate the temple is well preserved?
Stands on a
base
and has a
naos
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How does the
temple's entrance differ from a Greek temple?
Only enter from the front, no
colonnade
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What happened to the altar of the temple?
It
does
not
survive
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What materials were used in the temple's construction?
Tufa
and
limestone
covered in
stucco
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What type of decoration does the temple have?
Limited
decoration with a
frieze
and
pediment
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What type of
columns
does the temple feature?
Semi engaged
columns
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What are the two names given to the Temple of Portunus?
Temple of Portunus and
Fortuna Virilis
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Why was the temple originally attributed to Fortuna Virilis?
It was thought to represent manly fortune
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To which god is the Temple of Portunus correctly associated?
Portunus
,
god
of
harbours
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When was the Temple of Portunus constructed?
Between
120 BC
and
80 BC
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Where is the Temple of Portunus located?
In the
Forum Boarium
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What was the Forum Boarium used for?
It was a
cattle
market
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Which hills are located near the Temple of Portunus?
Palatine
and
Aventine
Hills
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What geographical feature is near the Temple of Portunus?
It stands next to the
Tiber River
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What was the area next to the Temple of Portunus during Roman times?
A
harbour
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What temple is located next to the Temple of Portunus?
The circular
temple of Hercules Victor
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What is the status of the altar for the Temple of Portunus?
The
altar
no
longer
exists
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Where did the altar stand in relation to the temple?
At the foot of the temple steps
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How did worship occur at the Temple of Portunus?
All worship took place at the
altar
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What influences can be seen in the design of the Temple of Portunus?
Etruscan
influence:
podium
and steps
Greek
influence: porch and free-standing
columns
Variation: semi-engaged columns attached to the
cella
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What
is the significance of the Temple of Portunus in Roman architecture?
It is one of the best examples of a Roman temple
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