Roman Deities

The ancient Romans honored a wide variety of gods, and many are still worshipped today by Roman reconstruction groups . For the Romans, much like many other ancient cultures, the deities were a part of daily life, not merely something to be chatted with in times of need. Here are some of the best-known gods and go

Many of the festivals and celebrations of ancient Rome are still marked today by some modern Pagans. Learn about some of the different Roman pagan holidays, and why they were significant to adherents of the Roman Pagan religions.

Bacchus was a Roman god of wine and debauchery. However, he is also identified as a fertility god. Learn more about this well-known god of the vine.

In ancient Rome, many women worshipped at the altar of fertility goddess Bona Dea. Learn about the scandalous story surrounding one of her festivals!

Although he was originally the Greek Eros, eventually Cupid turned into a kinder, gentler god of love. Learn about Cupid, and how he fell in love with Psyche.

The concept of a mother goddess is one that has been around for a long time. The ancient Romans honored Cybele, as a goddess of resurrection and rebirth. Learn more about this dynamic goddess and her ecstatic followers.

Janus was a god with two faces, that allowed him to see not only the past but the future as well. He is also a god of doors, gates, and the new beginnings we find at the start of a fresh journey.

Juno, the goddess of marriage, is often associated with the time of the summer solstice. After all, the month of June is named for her... and it's a traditional time for weddings!

Many ancient Romans honored Mars, the god of war. However, he wasn't always a battlefield figure. Find out about this versatile and popular Roman deity.

Pomona was an obscure Roman goddess, but she still has significance when it comes to the blooming of orchards and fruit trees.

Venus was much like the Greek goddess Aphrodite. She was known as a goddess of love and beauty, and is still portrayed today as a lovely young woman.

Vesta was the Roman goddess who presided over women's virginity. Together with Juno, the goddess of marriage, she was honored by the women of ancient Rome.