Roman Gods and Goddesses Flashcards
Who was Jupiter?
He was the superior God
Ruler of all Gods
Who was Minerva?
The Goddess of wisdom
Often depicted with an owl
She cursed Medusa
Who was Juno?
Queen of the Gods
Depicted dresses in goats skin
Goddess of fertility and vitality
Who was Apollo?
God of music and dance
Usually seen with a lyre
One of the most worshiped Gods
Who was Diana?
The Goddess of hunt and nature
the most important Goddesses
Usually seen with animals
Who was Ceres?
Goddess of harvest
Daughter of Saturn
Interpreted with seasons
Who is Vesta?
Goddess of home and life
Sister of Juno
Symbol of fire
Who was Vulcan?
Associated with fire
God of deserts and volcanos
One of the oldest Roman Gods
Who is Mars?
God or war
Associated with the month March
Son of Jupiter
Who was Mercury?
God of messages and luck
Guides souls to the underworld
Wears winged shoes
Who is Venus?
The Goddess of love
One of the best known Gods
Born out of sea foam
Who was Neptune?
God of the sea and freshwater
Brother of Jupiter
He is often seen with a sea chariot
Who is Bacchus?
God of wine
Son of Zeus and Semele
Seen drinking wine
Who was Pluto?
God of the underworld
Brother of Juno
Seen with his three headed dog
Who was Saturn?
God of sowing or seeds
Father of Jupiter
Symbol of a sickle
