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In Ancient Rome religion was very important to the people. As part of their daily routine they would honour their gods and goddesses, sometimes with offerings of valuable things or sacrifices of animals.
There were public temples to gods and goddesses all over the Roman Empire and every home had a shrine or room dedicated to the gods.
The Ancient Romans enjoyed many public holidays dedicated to their gods and goddesses and religious festivals.
The Ancient Romans worshipped many, many gods. They showed respect to gods that they encountered in their conquests.
As they learned of new religions the Ancient Romans would add them to the gods and goddesses they already worshipped.
Even Roman Emperors became Gods! Many Emperors of Ancient Rome were deified as gods, and worshipped by the Ancient Romans.
Jupiter (Zeus) was the god of the sky; ruler of the Roman pantheon, and considered by the Ancient Romans to be King of the Gods.
Roman Gods
Apollo was the god of the arts, especially poetry and music.
Bacchus (Dionysos) was the god of wine and mysteries
Jupiter (Zeus) was the god of the sky; ruler of the Roman pantheon; King of the Roman gods
Mars (Ares) was the god of war
Mercury (Hermes) was the god of merchants; messenger of the gods
Neptune (Poseidon) was the god of the sea and earthquakes
Vulcan (Hephaistos) was the god of smiths and metal-workers
Visit the Roman Goddesses page to see the female Roman Gods.
Scroll down the page to see more detailed information about Roman Gods and Goddesses, and pictures.
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The Emperor Hadrian ruled for 21 years from A.D. 117 until A.D. 138, when the Empire of Ancient Rome was at its height.
The Emperor Hadrian consolidated and strengthened The Roman Empire. He was The Roman Emperor responsible for the building of Hadrian's Wall in England.
Hadrian was one of the most remarkable and talented of all the Emperors of Rome.... more
Hadrians.Com - Emperor Hadrian facts and information - What was daily life REALLY like in Ancient Rome?
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