Ancient Roman Mythology

Ancient Roman Mythology

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The Major Roman Gods and Goddesses Societal Roles Family Ties Roman vs. Greek Quiz Time

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Jupiter Ceres OpsJuno Diana PlutoMinerva Mars NeptuneVenus VestaBacchusMercury Vulcan ProsperinaApollo SaturnThe Titans

The Major Gods & Goddesses of Ancient Rome…


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Roles in Society Family Greek Equivalent

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Juno


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Minerva


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Venus


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Mercury


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Apollo


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Ceres


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Diana


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Mars


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Vesta


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Vulcan


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Saturn


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Ops


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Pluto


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Neptune


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Bacchus


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Prosperina


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Jupiter:“The Man”

Jupiter was considered The Ruler of the Gods. He was known as the God of the sky, lightning, and thunder.

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Juno“The Woman”

Juno was known as Queen of the Gods. She was the protectress of the Roman state, the guardian of the Empires finances, and considered the Matron Goddess of all Rome.

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Minerva:

Minerva was known as the Protectress of commerce, industry, and education. She was also considered the goddess of:

Wisdom DyeingLearning TradeThe Arts WarSciences/Medicine

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Venus:

Venus was the goddess of gardens and vineyards. She later became the major deity of love and beauty after the influx of Greek deities.

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Mercury:

Mercury was considered to be the “messenger” god and was known as the god of:

Trade Profit Merchants Travellers

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Apollo:

His most important task was to harness his chariot with four horses and drive the sun across the sky. Apollo was also famous for his Oracle at Delphi and was known as the god of:

Music LightArcheryTruthHealing

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Ceres:

She was considered the Protectress of women, motherhood, and marriage. Ceres was also known as the goddess of:

Agriculture InitiationGrain CivilizationCrops

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Diana:

Diana usually appears as a huntress with a bow and arrow along with a hunting dog or stag. She was the goddess of:

The Hunt AnimalsThe Moon WomenNature FertilityChildbirth

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Mars:

Mars was the most prominent of the military gods that were worshipped by the Roman legions. He was known as the god of:

War AngerAgriculture RevengeTerror Courage

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Vesta:

Vesta was one of the most worshipped of the Roman deities and was considered the Patroness of bakers. She was also known as the goddess of:

Fire The Hearth

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Vulcan:

Vulcan’s main duty was to forge weapons for the other gods and heroes. He was considered the god of:

Fire Blacksmiths Craftsmanship

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Saturn:

Saturn was the major god of agriculture, harvest, justice, and strength.

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Opis (Ops):

Ops was considered a fertility deity and earth goddession of Sabine origin.

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Bacchus:

He was considered the god of the grape harvest, winemaking, wine, ritual madness, and ecstasy. He was also known as a “cult of the souls.”

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Pluto:

Pluto was known as the ruler of the Underworld. He also ruled the deep earth that contained the seeds necessary for a bountiful harvest.

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Neptune:

Neptune was considered god of water and the sea. He was also worshipped by the Romans as god of horses and was a patron of horse racing.

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Prosperina:

She was known as queen of the Underworld. Prosperina was abducted from her mother by Pluto.

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According to the Roman people, who was considered the Ruler of the Underworld?

A. JupiterB. MercuryC. ApolloD. Pluto

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Trade MerchantsProfit Travellers

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The Titans:

The Titans were the children of Earth and Heaven who sprang from Chaos, the mother of the Titans.

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Saturn and Ops:

Saturn and Ops were of the race of Titans. They were the parents of:

Ceres JupiterPluto VestaNeptune Juno

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Jupiter:

Jupiter was the son of Saturn and Ops. His brothers included Pluto and Neptune and his sisters were Vesta, Juno, and Ceres. He was also the father of:

Vulcan Diana ProsperinaVenus Mercury MarsMinerva Bacchus Apollo

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Juno:

Juno was the daughter of Saturn and Ops. Her brothers and sisters included Pluto, Jupiter, Neptune, Vesta, and Ceres. She was also the mother of:

Vulcan Minerva Mars

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Pluto:

Pluto was the son of Saturn and Ops. He was also the brother of Ceres, Neptune, Jupiter, Vesta, and Juno.

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Neptune:

Neptune was the son of Saturn and Ops. He was also the brother of:

Pluto VestaCeres JunoJupiter

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Vesta:

Vesta was the daughter of Saturn and Ops. She was also the sister of:

Ceres JupiterPluto JunoNeptune

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Ceres:

Ceres was the daughter of Saturn and Ops and sister to Pluto, Neptune, Jupiter, Vesta, and Juno. She was also the mother of Prosperina.

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Mars:

He was the son of Jupiter and Juno.

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Diana:

Diana was the daughter of Jupiter and Latona. Her twin brother was Apollo.

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Apollo:

Apollo was the son of Jupiter and Latona. He was also the twin brother to Diana.

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Mercury:

Mercury was the son of Jupiter and Maia. --Maia was the daughter of the Titan Atlas.

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Venus:

Venus was the daughter of Jupiter and Dione. --Dione was an early earth/mother goddess.

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Minerva:

Minerva was the daughter of Jupiter and Juno.

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Vulcan:

Vulcan was the son of Jupiter and Juno. He was also the husband of Venus.

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Bacchus:

Bacchus was the son of Jupiter and Semele.

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Prosperina:

Prosperina was the daughter of Jupiter and Ceres.

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Juno was married to which of the following gods?

A. VulcanB. NeptuneC. MarsD. Jupiter

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Jupiter:

Jupiter’s Greek god equivalent was Zeus.

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Minerva:

Minerva was equated with the Greek goddess Athena.

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Apollo:

Apollo was the only god to have the same name in both Roman and Greek mythology.

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Neptune:

Neptune’s Greek counterpart was Poseidon, God of the Sea.

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Prosperina:

Prosperina’s Greek goddess equivalent was Persephone.

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Bacchus:

Bacchus’ Greek counterpart was Dionysus, god of wine.

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Pluto:

Pluto was equated with the Greek god Hades.

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Vulcan:

Vulcan was identified with the Greek god of fire and smithery, Hephaestus.

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Vesta:

Vesta was equated with the Greek goddess Hestia.

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Mars:

Mars was identified with the Greek god Ares.

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Opis (Ops):

Ops was considered the equivalent of the Greek Titan Queen Rhea

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Diana:

Diana’s Greek equivalent was the goddess Artemis.

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Juno:

Juno was identified with the Greek goddess Hera.

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Mercury:

Mercury was related to the Greek god Hermes.

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Saturn:

Saturn was equivalent to the Greek Titan King Cronus.

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Venus:

Venus was considered the equivalent of the Greek goddess Aphrodite.

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Ceres:

Ceres was identified with the Greek goddess Demeter.

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Which god was considered to be the Ruler of the Gods by the Roman people?

A. NeptuneB. PlutoC. JupiterD. Apollo

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There was a pair of twins among the Roman gods. Which set of names listed below were the twins?

A. Vulcan and VenusB. Apollo and DianaC. Minerva and MercuryD. Mars and Prosperina

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Who was the Greek god equivalent to Neptune?

A. PoseidonB. ZeusC. HephaestusD. Ares

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Aphrodite is the Greek goddess equivalent of?

A. VenusB. MinervaC. JunoD. Diana

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Apollo had a very specific duty he did every day. What did he do?

A. Forge armor and weapons for the gods and heroesB. Drive the sun across the skyC. He was a “cult of the souls”D. He was the messenger of the gods

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