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1 The Temple of Juno Moneta
By Mary O’Shaughnessy

2 Juno Roman Goddess Roman equivalent of Hera
She was part of a triad with Jupiter and Minerva, they were worshipped as three supreme deities. Roman Goddess of love, marriage and protection. Juno, classical sculpture; in the National Archaeological Museum, Naples. Alinari/Art Resource, New York

3 Juno Moneta Moneta meaning money.
Juno Moneta was the “protector of funds” Also goddess of fertility, protection and high places. Money was made in her temple Juno earned the name Moneta after an earthquake, in which she protected the people. Following the earthquake a temple was built. A coin showing Juno Moneta and metalworking tools. M.H. Crawford, Roman republican coinage (Cambridge University Press, 1974)

4 The Temple Stood atop the citadel – a protective fortress.
Over looked government buildings Roman coins were minted. Important books were stored. Scarifies preformed Temple of Juno from the citadel;

5 Il tempio di Giunone Moneta sull'Acropoli di Segni
Il tempio di Giunone Moneta sull'Acropoli di Segni. Storia topographia e decorazione architettonica by F. M. Cifarelli Review by: Vedia Izzet The Journal of Roman Studies, Vol. 95, (2005), pp Juhl, D. (2009, June 1). The Goddess Mother of Money. Retrieved October 24, 2014. Peter J. Aicher, Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers, (2004). Rome Alive: A Source-Guide to the Ancient City, Volume 1 p


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