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Ruler of the GodsGod of Sky, Lightning and ThunderSon of Saturn and brother of Neptune, Pluto and Juno, who is also his wifeAttribute is the lightning boltHis symbol the eagle, who is also his messengerConsidered the Patron god of Rome, and his temple was the official place of state business and sacrifices.Jupiter

Son of Jupiter and Leto, and the twin brother of DianaGod of music, playing a golden lyreGod of healing who taught man medicineDaily tasks is to harness his chariot with four horses an drive the Sun across the skyFamous for his oracle at DelphiHis tree was the laurelAssociated with the crow and dolphinApollo

Queen of the GodsJupiters wife and sister, sister to Neptune and Pluto, daughter of Saturn, mother of Mars and VulcanProtectress of the Roman state. She was the guardian of the Empire's finances and considered the Matron Goddess of all Rome The month of June was named after herJuno

God of war, spring, growth in nature, agriculture, terror, anger, revenge, courage and fertilityProtector of cattleSon of Jupiter and Juno, he was the god of warMars was regarded as the father of the Roman people because he was the father of Romulus, the legendary founder of Rome, and husband to Bellona. Mars

God of Fire, Blacksmiths and CraftsmanshipHis forge is located beneath Mount EtnaIt is here that he, together with his helpers, forges weapons for Gods and heroes.Vulcan

God of Trade, Profit, Merchants and Travelers His main festival, the Mercuralia, was celebrated on May 15 and on this day the merchants sprinkled their heads and their merchandise with water from his well near the Porta CapenaHis symbols the caduceus (a staff with two intertwined snakes) and a purse (a symbol of his connection with commerce)Mercury

Goddess of Wisdom, Learning, the Arts, Sciences, Medicine, Dyeing, Trade, and of WarDaughter of Jupiter, protectress of commerce, industry and educationHonored at the spring equinox with her main festival, March 19 - 23, called the QuinquatriaMinerva

Originally a Goddess of Gardens and VinyardsVenus became the major deity of love and beauty

a video of Venus portrayed in various artistic expressions Venus

Goddess of the Fire (both sacred and domestic) and the HearthDaughter of Saturn and OpsPatroness of bakersOne of the most worshipped of the Roman deitiesVesta

Please answer the following questions based on the Roman Deities discussed in the PowerPoint

As you click on the answer, you will find out if you selected the right or wrong answerQuizWho is the Roman Goddess of the hunt?

a. Diana

b. Ceres

c. VestaQuestion OneWho is the Roman God is the 3rd month named after?

a. Neptune

b. Mars

c. JunoQuestion TwoWho is the Roman God that is the brother of Juno, Neptune and Pluto?

a. Apollo

b. Vulcan

c. JupiterQuestion ThreeWho is the Roman Goddess of agriculture?

a. Diana

b. Venus

c. CeresQuestion FourWhich Roman God made weapons for the other Gods?

a. Apollo

b. Vulcan

c. PlutoQuestion FiveWhich Roman Goddess was originally the Goddess of Gardens and Vineyards?

a. Juno

b. Vesta

c. VenusQuestion SixContinueList of Major Roman Gods. 29 May 2011. http://www.unrv.com/culture/major-roman-god-list.phpThe Roman Empire: in the First Century. The Roman Empire. Religion. 29 May 2011. http://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/empire/gods.htmlRoman Gods. 30 May 2011. http://www.roman-empire.net/children/gods.html Primary History Romans Religion. 30 May 2011. http://bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/romans/religionVenus." TheImmortalEmpress. 1 June 2010. YouTube. 29 May 2011. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vS69q1u8YnI.

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