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1 12 Roman Deities

2 12 Roman Deities Roman Greek Domain Symbols

3 Jupiter Roman name: Jupiter Greek name: Zeus
Domain: supreme god of Roman pantheon, god of thunder and sky Symbols: eagle, thunderbolt, oak tree, bull

4 Neptune Roman name: Neptune Greek name: Poseidon
Domain: god of the sea, horses, earthquakes Symbols: trident, dolphins, horses, fresh water

5 Pluto Roman name: Pluto Greek name: Hades
Domain: god of the underworld, judge of the dead Symbols: scepter, helm of darkness, Cerberus

6 Vesta Roman name: Vesta Greek name: Hestia
Domain: goddess of hearth, home, and family Symbols: sacred fire, plain wooden throne

7 Juno Roman name: Juno Greek name: Hera
Domain: goddess of women and marriage, Queen of the gods Symbols: peacock, cow, pomegranate

8 Mars Roman name: Mars Greek name: Ares
Domain: god of warfare and bloodshed Symbols: vulture, burning torch, spear

9 Minerva Roman name: Minerva Greek name: Athena
Domain: goddess of wisdom, warfare, medicine, and crafts Symbol: owl

10 Apollo Roman name: Apollo Greek name: Apollo
Domain: god of the sun, truth, prophecy, archery, the arts Symbols: lyre (harp), bow and arrow, sun, swans

11 Venus Roman name: Venus Greek name: Aphrodite
Domain: goddess of love and beauty Symbols: doves, sparrows, swans

12 Mercury Roman name: Mercury Greek name: Hermes
Domain: messenger god of commerce, athletics, travelers Symbols: winged sandals, petasus (winged hat)

13 Ceres Roman name: Ceres Greek name: Demeter
Domain: goddess of grain, fertility Symbols: torch, corn, wheat

14 Vulcan Roman name: Vulcan Greek name: Hephaestus
Domain: god of fire, volcanoes, blacksmiths, metallurgy, craftsmen Symbols: hammer, anvil, tongs, fire


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