Mercury is the Roman god of financial gain, commerce, eloquence, messages, communication, travelers, boundaries, luck, trickery, and thieves. He is often associated with the Greek god Hermes, as they share similar attributes and roles. Mercury is depicted as a youthful and agile deity, often shown with winged sandals (talaria) and a winged helmet. These symbols …
Neptune was a Roman god of the sea and freshwater bodies as well as of earthquakes and horses. He is the Roman equivalent of the Greek god Poseidon, was one of the major gods in the Roman pantheon, and played a significant role in their religious beliefs and practices. Neptune was depicted as a mature, …
In ancient Roman mythology, Mars was the god of war and one of the most important deities in their pantheon. He was often depicted as a powerful and virile figure, associated with courage, strength, and military prowess. Mars was the son of Jupiter (the king of the gods) and Juno (the queen of the gods), …
In ancient Roman mythology, Pluto was considered a god of the Underworld and ruled over the realm of the dead, where souls would go after death. Pluto was also known as Dis Pater or Orcus in Roman religion, and his Greek equivalent was Hades. A brother to Jupiter and Neptune (Zeus and Poseidon in Greek …
In Roman mythology, Juno is the queen of the gods and the goddess of marriage and childbirth. She is the equivalent of the Greek goddess Hera. She is often depicted as majestic, wearing a crown and holding a scepter, symbolizing her royal status. Peacocks and cows are animals associated with her and she stands for …
In Roman mythology, Saturn was a god associated with agriculture, wealth, and time. He was often depicted as an older man with a long beard, holding a sickle or scythe. Saturn was also closely linked to the concept of the “Golden Age,” a mythical period of great prosperity and peace. In Greek mythology, Saturn’s equivalent …