EncyclopediaRoman religionRoman religion, the religious beliefs and practices of the people of ancient Rome. The spirits were held in awe and were placated with offerings and prayers. Sections in this article: The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright © 2007, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved. More on Roman religion from Fact Monster:
- Aurora, in Roman religion and mythology - Aurora Aurora, in Roman religion and mythology: see Eos.
- Roman religion: Bibliography - Bibliography See W. R. Halliday, Lectures on the History of Roman Religion (1922); F. Altheim, A ...
- Sol, in Roman religion - Sol Sol , in Roman religion, sun god. An ancient god of Mesopotamian origin, he was introduced ...
- Mercury, in Roman religion - Mercury Mercury, in Roman religion, god of commerce and messenger of the gods; identified with the ...
- Vulcan, in Roman religion and mythology - Vulcan Vulcan, in Roman religion and mythology, fire god. Chiefly a god of destructive fire, Vulcan ...
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