ROMAN PANTHEON

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Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, madness, theater, ecstasy, and vegetation. (Greek form: Dionysus) Bacchus shares a similar laid-back, lackadaisical, and big-headed attitude with his Greek counterpart, but he's a lot more popular as the Roman god of wine. Tons of temples were erected in his name in both Rome and Greece, and his followers, the Bacchae, form a posse wherever he goes, along with varius nymphs and satyrs. As Bacchus, the wine god drinks Diet Pepsi instead of Diet Coke. He carries with him a thyrsus, a fennel staff with a pine cone topper and ivy crawling up the sides, which he uses to fight. Bacchus is a much more youthful god than his Greek counterpart, but shares the same horrid taste in fashion. He's often seen wearing either a floppy straw hat or a crown of vines. Bellona, the Roman goddess of war, destruction, and devastation. The Romans are a more warlike and disciplined people, as are all their gods - thus, Bellona is the most important god they worship. She's very loud and boisterous, and can often be found barking orders at her subordinates. She is the only goddess to have a temple at Camp Jupiter, and has many children there. She has been called Bellona Pulvinensis, as her temples often had a terrace around them, and Bellona Insulensis, for a temple of hers that was on an island. Bellona's often found wearing a plumed helmet and a shield on her back, and she fights with a sword, a spear, and a flaming torch. Some say the fire that burns on her torch is made of blood, and it smells like it, too. When Romans go to war, as a sacrifice and offering to Bellona, they drive a spear into soil in her temple that represents enemy ground. Bellona has these abilities: She can inspire violence and start wars. She is an excellent tactician. She has the ability to project her voice for miles on end. She oversees battles and helps any side who invokes her name and offers blood sacrifice to her. Ceres,the Roman goddess of agriculture, the harvest, and the seasons. (Greek form: Demeter) Ceres is a dutiful and attentive goddess who is never late for anything. In her Roman aspect, the goddess oversaw all aspects of agriculture, teaching humans to plow the land, make bread, plant seeds, and herd cattle. She also oversaw law in Roman culture, as her plow first opened the land to human culture. Her temples were often places of asylum for those who broke her laws - even though she did not look upon them kindly, she still acted as mother to them. Ceres was also called Legifera Ceres, or 'law-bearing Ceres'. She is mother to Proserpina, goddess of flowers and queen of the underworld, and thus, sacrificing flowers to her is a great offense. Her preferred sacrifice material is myrtle. She appears as a tall, fair-skinned woman with hair that looks to be spun of flax. She wears a crown of corn and poppies - the flower sacred to her - and carries with her a torch as well as a sickle she uses to tend the land. She often arrives by a chariot that is pulled by dragons. Epona, the Roman goddess of horses. Epona is a goddess that moved from the Celtic pantheon to be greatly celebrated by the Romans due to her skill with horses. She protects the Roman cavalry with a fierce strength, and newborn horses are often consecrated to her. Her preferred sacrifice is a newborn foal - one of the few goddesses that still requires a blood sacrifice. This foal then joins the reams of horses that are said to follow her around. It is said that she was born of a white mare and the man Fulvius Stellus, who hated women and preferred to mate with horses instead. She is celebrated most often in June, and never appears without being flanked by at least two horses. Epona is celebrated in these aspects: Eponina, the protector of foals and fillies. Epona Potnia is the most powerful protector of horses. Epona Catona protects horses in battle. Epona Augusta protects horses of the Empire and its regents. Fides, the Roman goddess and personification of trust. (Greek form: Pistis) Although she did exist in Ancient Greece, Fides was most revered in Rome, and still is by the New Romans to this day. The trust in the empire as well as between legionnaires was considered sacred, and Fides protected that trust, striking down on those who tried to break it. Unfortunately, Fides also has a mischevious side as well, and can break the trust between legionnaires. Children of Fides often tend to have 'trust issues', where they either put all their stock into people, or have difficulty trusting anyone at all, even their closest allies. She's often represented as a kindly-smiling woman dressed in all-white with a veil, and she may hold a turtle, her sacred animal. As Fides Publica Populi Romani, she protected the Common Trust of the Roman People. Flora, the Roman goddess of flowers. (Greek form: nymph Chloris) Flora was a particularly important goddess in the springtime, where she brought forth the season and protected drinkers and revelers. At the request of the ancient Sybilline Books, heralded books of prophecy, a temple to her was made at once, despite the fact that she was a relatively minor goddess during the rest of the year, and her festival, the Floralia, was one that celebrated the cycle of life. She shared the duties with Ceres' daughter Proserpina in causing flowers to bloom, and she was married to Favonius, a cheerful wind god. Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and fortune. (Greek form: Tyche) Fortuna was a goddess that was incredibly respected in ancient Rome, and she oversaw all sorts of luck - whether good or bad. She had many temples in Rome due to their incredible desire and need for luck in battle, and her abilities entirely relied on how her name was invoked when things were sacrificed to her or when she was prayed to. She's often seen holding a cornucopia of plenty in one arm, and she generally wears a folded piece of fabric over her eyes - she's blind, and does not discriminate as to whom she showers with luck. Fortuna deals luck in many aspects under these names: She can bring the luck of the harvest as Fortuna Annonaria. As Fortuna Belli, she works together with Bellona to bring the luck of war. She determines the luck of a child at birth in the form of Fortuna Primigenia. Fortuna Virilis allocates luck to women in marriages. She brings people home safely from journeys, battles, and quests as Fortuna Redux. Fortuna Rescipiens deals with the luck of providers. If a woman wants luck, Fortuna can bring her that as Fortuna Muliebris. As Fortuna Victrix, she works with Victoria to bring victory in battle. As Fortuna Augusta, she brought luck to the emperor of Rome. At Camp Jupiter, she brings luck as Fortuna Augusta to the praetors, senators, and centurions of the camp. Fortuna Balnearis helps her to bring fortune to the public baths. She can bring luck to the preserver as Fortuna Conservatrix. Fortuna Equestris brings luck to knights and warriors. If someone wants luck for the day, they should pray and give offerings to Fortuna Huiusque Diei. She might indulge you by bringing you something you've really wanted for a long time as Fortuna Obsequens. She protects virgins and young girls as Fortuna Virgo. She brought luck to the entirety of Rome as the Official Good Luck of the People of Rome, or Fortuna Publica Populi Romani. Invidia, the Roman goddess of revenge and balance. (Greek form: Nemesis) Although she was known as Invidia by some Romans, Nemesis has nothing to reconcile between her Roman form and Greek form. She doesn't change, because 'revenge is universal'. Janus, the Roman god of choices, doorways, beginnings, and endings. Janus is definitely one of the more playful Roman gods. Rather than act warlike or disciplined like the others, he chooses to tease those who he encounters, and takes great pleasure in deliberating and making other people feel as though they will suffer for their choices. He's fickle and can hardly ever make up his mind, which doesn't help. He's been known as Januspater, as a sign of respect, and Janus Iunonius as the patron of all kalends or first of the month. He can also be associated as a sun god, as the god Sol was often confused with Janus. Janus appears to others as a doorman with two faces - one facing the east and one facing west. Both heads can never agree and often fight loudly with eachother. It's impossible to look on both of Janus' faces at once. Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage, Rome, women, and the Queen of Heaven. (Greek form: Hera) Juno's still a marriage goddess and protector of women in her Roman aspect, but she's much more clever and independant than Hera is. She has no qualms with doing things secretly and not telling Jupiter in order to further her goals. She's incredibly confident and believes in the idea of a 'perfect family'. She also has strong inclinations to keep her family together. She's known sometimes as Juno Moneta, or 'Juno, the one who warns'. Juno appears as a very tall woman with a stern, stately face. She wears a blue gown and a goatskin cloak over her shoulders, and carries a Roman gladius as well as a lotus-flower staff. Juno does not have any demigod children, as even though she is a craftier marriage goddess in her Roman aspect, she is still fiercely devoted to her husband Jupiter. Jupiter, the Roman god of justice, king of Olympus, and lord of the sky. (Greek form: Zeus) Jupiter ultimately is a more responsible, dignified god than his Greek form, and always demands respect. He's fatherly and sometimes appears jovial, especially to his children. Even his posture is much more powerful than that of Zeus. He's known to many Romans as Jupiter Optimus Maximus, or 'Jupiter, the best and greatest', and has a temple at Camp Jupiter under that name. He's a very tall man who wears a dark purple draped pallium and carries a spear, as well as a lightning bolt. He's flocked by horses at all times, who help him to create the thunder. His eyes are a sharp electric blue. Juventas, the Roman goddess of youth. (Greek form: Hebe) Although she's much more disciplined than her Greek counterpart, Juventas is still, relatively speaking, a gentle goddess. She spends most of her time in Heaven, greeting new heroes and offering them nectar - but occasionally she comes down to meet young people in New Rome and across the country. Juventas is seen wearing light, airy clothes covered in roses, with flowers in her hair and crowning her head. She carries nectar with her at all times, and her most sacred item is the cup of eternal youth. She's often followed by her father's eagle. Laverna, the Roman goddess of thieves and cheaters. Though she makes her home in the underworld, Laverna has been known to come forth onto Earth and conduct affairs with mortal burglars and other law-breakers, who she protects and guides. She's known as a goddess who isn't a great friend to have around, as oftentimes, your most valuable posssessions may go missing. She's invoked to any situation where someone pours drink with their left hand. Lupa, the Roman goddess of wolves and protector of Rome. Lupa is the alpha she-wolf of a pack based wherever the Empire finds itself, and is also the director of Camp Jupiter. She values strength over all, as she and her pack devour any demigod who she doesn't feel worthy of training. She lives in the Wolf House, the place where Roman demigods are dropped to be judged by the goddess and her pack, a house that was originally inhabited by Jack London, a son of Mercury. She is fearless and encourages her demigods to be the same, as once they are judged at the Wolf House, they are only given directions to Camp Jupiter and must then arrive their on their own - thus, many don't make it there alive. She occasionally shows a softer side and a sense of humor, though she's most often seen as the fierce mother of Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome. She's one of the very few goddesses who do not often appear to people in human form - though when she does, Lupa is presumed to be incredibly beautiful, as a goddess usually is. In her wolf form, though, she appears as an incredibly large animal, sometimes over seven feet tall, with chocolate-red fur and misty silver eyes. Lupa has these abilities: Divine authority over every wolf in the world except for the lycanthropes. The ability to communicate with others in dreams. Extreme strength and speed. Heightened animalistic senses. Mars, the Roman god of war. (Greek form: Ares) Mars is the second strongest Roman god after Jupiter and is even more fearsome of a foe than his Greek counterpart. He protects Rome fiercely with everything he's got, as he was the father of Romulus and Remus, the founders of the city. He follows armies invisibly into battle, and hates Minerva, the goddess of wisdom and crafts. Sometimes he's known as Mars Ultor, or Mars the Avenger, and has a temple at Camp Jupiter under that name. He only enjoys war if it's for a reason and dislikes endless carnage, and is also something of a strategist. Mars is incredibly tall and dresses similarly to Bellona, the female war deity. He wears a helmet and a shield on his back, has a scraggly beard, and carries a special sword covered in blood at all times. His chariot is pulled by furious horses. Mercury, the Roman god of travel, commerce, and merchants. (Greek form: Hermes) Mercury's one of the more mysterious Roman gods, as no one's really sure if it's Hermes going under another name or a completely different aspect of the same god. When he goes by Mercury, though, the god definitely cares more about money and trading, but he's known to deliver a message or two. He doesn't carry a caduceus - instead, he carries a sacred olive branch of peace. He's followed by a rooster, as Mercury brings the first light of day and sends the message that the day has started. He carries a bag - it's not a purse, it's a satchel, thank you very much - full of money with him, and wears a winged hat instead of winged shoes. Minerva, the virgin Roman goddess of crafts, weaving, wisdom, and strategy. (Greek form: Athena) Minerva's one of the more eccentric Roman goddesses, and she's even a bit embarrassed to say that she has a Roman aspect at all. Not only did the Romans demote her to a craft goddess, she also hates them for stealing the Athena Parthenos, a statue sacred to her back in Greece. She's got low self-esteem and often has a confused look on her face, as if she doesn't know where she is. She has a tendency to mutter to herself. Minerva appears as a young woman with misty grey eyes and black hair that falls over her shoulder. She wears jeans, a backpack, and hiking boots and carries a walking staff as though she's about to go on a long journey. Minerva is a virgin goddess and doesn't have the ability to create brainchildren like Athena - therefore, she had no children at Camp Jupiter. Roman demigods are often appalled and scandalized that Minerva's Greek aspect had demigodly children. Neptune, the Roman god of water, storms, horses, and earthquakes. (Greek form: Poseidon) Neptune is a god that's feared by many Romans, as the Romans were not naval people. He was known for causing many earthquakes and droughts in his time. Romans have a deep-seated respect for Neptune, though, as without his ability to bring rain, their crops would not grow. Still, he was not really revered at Camp Jupiter - his 'temple' was only a small shed. Neptune is a mysterious man, and Poseidon does not assume his Roman aspect often. However, it's said that Neptune wears a lucky fishing hat and fights with a trident. Pluto, the Roman god of wealth, the dead, and lord of the Underworld. (Greek form: Hades) Pluto's a very protective god with a proper sounding voice. He really doesn't get out much - spending a lot of time in the Underworld - but when he does, he tends to find wealthy women or poverty-stricken women who he feels he can help. He's a caring father who wants the best for his children, as scary as he can seem sometimes. Pluto's more respected as a god of wealth than his Greek form, and controls all the riches under the earth. He wears a more modernized version of his Greek clothes as Pluto - a dark pinstriped suit with a gray shirt. His suit's spun from the thread of souls desperately screaming in agony and trying to escape, and he wears a silver ring on his finger. His skin's so pale it's almost blue, and he's clean shaven with oiled black hair. He has eyes full of mad power, and has been said to look like some sort of scary politician or dictator. Pales, the Roman deity of shepherds and livestock. Pales is a mysterious deity, as mythology can never really agree on what form they take most often. Pales can appear as male or female, depending on their whim. The deity is friendly, but often requires sacrifice and cleanliness, particularly of shepherds. They may be also considered an important deity to Rome, as their festival, the Parilia or birthday of Rome. Pomona, the Roman goddess of plenty, fruit trees, and orchards. Pomona is a goddess who was promoted from being a wood nymph that looked after fruit trees in the woods, and she's married to Vertumnus, the god of all seasons. She seems to be easily irritated, as she's a Roman-only goddess of plenty, and many people mistake her for Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture. She wears a yellow stoga with a draped red limbus on top of it, and wears fruits in her hair. She also carries a cornucopia with her, as well as a pruning knife. Salacia, the Roman goddess of springs and salt water. (Greek form: Amphitrite) Salacia is a calm and gentle sea-goddess, and the wife of Neptune, the sea-god. She represents the calm and sunlit aspect of the sea, and tries to deal with all situations with a clear head. She's a good judge of character and is faithful to her husband, bearing no demigod offspring. She's fond of dolphins, as one convinced her to marry Neptune. She's a beautiful, nymph-like woman who wears nets in her black hair and is usually surrounded by nereids. She arrives in a seashell chariot pulled by dolphins. Salus, the Roman goddess of security and well-being. Salus was associated with Hygeia in Greek times, though she took on a completely different domain in Roman times. She is said to guide the Emperor, and today, the Praetors, through a healthy life, and devotees to her are incredibly faithful to those in power in Rome. She is depicted as being a friend to snakes and is a mothering goddess who only wants best for her children and her people. Terminus, the Roman god of boundaries and a protector of the territory of Rome. Terminus is a god who follows the Roman Empire wherever it goes, and has no Greek equivalent. He's obsessive-compulsive to a large degree, and feels that everything has a proper place. He's incredibly uptight, and makes sure everything that happens follows rules and regulations. He's a lover of technicalities, and takes delight when people are able to work around the rules. Terminus appears as a man with no arms, and he finds it incredibly rude when people seem to see him this way, as he's very clearly pointing places almost all the time. Terminus has these abilities: He is the last line of defense of the Roman Empire - literally. He inhabits every boundary stone around the city of New Rome. He can prevent weapons from entering city lines. He can prevent airborne enemy attacks. He can teleport anywhere within city lines. He is able to blast people's weapons out of their hands, despite not having hands of his own. Vertumnus, the Roman god of the change of the seasons. Vertumnus is a major god who is well-known for his excitable, tricky nature. He heralded the change of the seasons and presides over most minor nature gods, especially Pomona, who has a great distaste for him. He has the ability to change his appearance at whim, much like the seasons. Vertumnus' appearance changes with the seasons, and he wears a crown of plants relative to whichever season it is. He is often found in another form, however, as Vertumnus is known for playing pranks. Vesta, the virgin Roman goddess of fire and the hearth. (Greek form: Hestia) Vesta, unlike her Greek counterpart, is a much sterner goddess. She protects all aspects of the home, and commands a group of girls much like the Hunters of Artemis known as the Vestal Virgins. The Vestals protect all aspects of the home from harm, especially the sacred fire that burns in the hearths of Rome. Vesta appears a little older than she does in her Greek aspect, and wears a dark brown stoga with a red veil. She's got a stern, no-nonsense expression on most times. She carries with her sacred fire. Victoria, the Roman goddess of victory. (Greek form: Nike) Victoria is an exalted goddess in Rome, as they put great stock in victory in battle. She's often ashamed when warriors come home with many dead or unsuccessful soldiers, but does her best to champion the Roman armies. She works closely with Fortuna and Bellona in battle. Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty. (Greek form: Aphrodite) Although Aphrodite is known as Venus in Rome, she does not change her appearance or personality with an aspect change, similar to Nemesis, as 'love is universal'. In the Roman tradition, she also becomes associated with Venus Libetina, the protector and overseer of funerals. Vulcan, the Roman god of volcanoes, fire, metalworking and the forge. (Greek form: Hephaestus) Vulcan, like his Greek counterpart, is a bit of a loner due to Juno disfiguring him and the other gods shunning him. However, he takes it to new degrees when he built himself a forge far away from the gods in the volcanic Mount Etna. He recruited Cyclopes for workers there, and made the gods many things, including Cupid's arrows, a golden throne for Juno - despite how much she hated him, and magical lightning bolts for Jupiter. He was the father of one of the kings of Rome who first exhibited his blessing of fire. He wears a tunic that does not cover his right arm, as well as a heavy apron. Vulcan is incredibly strong and carries an anvil, tongs, and a hammer with him at all times in case of emergency. One of his legs is shorter than the other. Here are some other Roman gods: Aesculepius, the Roman god of medicine. (Greek form: Aesclepius) Apollo, the Roman god of the sun, music, poetry, prophecy, and healing. (Greek form: Apollo) Aquilon, the Roman god of winter and the North wind. (Greek form: Boreas) Arcus, the Roman goddess of the rainbow. (Greek form: Iris) Auster, the Roman god of summer and the South wind. (Greek form: Notus) Chione, the Roman goddess of snow. (Greek form: Khione) Diana, the virgin Roman goddess of the moon, the hunt, and animals. (Greek form: Artemis) Discordia, the Roman goddess of discord. (Greek form: Eris) Favonius, the Roman god of spring and the West wind. (Greek form: Zephyrus) Maia, the Roman goddess of mountains and nymphs. (Greek form: Maia) Metus, the Roman god of panic and terror. (Greek form: Deimos) Nox, the Roman goddess of the night. (Greek form: Nyx) Portunus, the Roman god of sharks and the harbor. (Greek form: Palaemon) Proserpina, the Roman goddess of springtime and seeds. (Greek form: Persephone) Somnia, the Roman god of dreams. (Greek form: Morpheus) Somnus, the Roman god of sleep. (Greek form: Hypnos) Timor, the Roman god of fear and terror. (Greek form: Phobos) Triton, the Roman messenger god of the sea. (Greek form: Triton) Trivia, the Roman goddess of magic, trivial knowledge, and queen of ghosts. (Greek form: Hecate) Vulturnus, the Roman god of autumn and the East wind. (Greek form: Eurus)