| Janus |
|---|
| God of beginnings, gates, transitions, time, duality, doorways, passages, and ending |
| Member of Di selecti |
| Statue representing Janus Bifrons in the Vatican Museums |
| Other names | Ianuspater ("Janus Father"), Ianus Quadrifrons ("Janus Fourfaced"), Ianus Bifrons ("Two-faced Janus") |
Pluto's Roman equivalent is Dis Pater, whose name is most often taken to mean "Rich Father" and is perhaps a direct translation of Plouton. Pluto was also identified with the obscure Roman Orcus, like Hades the name of both a god of the underworld and the underworld as a place.
The 12 gods were Jupiter and Juno, Neptune and Minerva, Mars and Venus, Apollo and Diana, Vulcan and Vesta, Mercury and Ceres.
Vesta (Latin pronunciation: [ˈw?sta]) is the virgin goddess of the hearth, home, and family in Roman religion. She was rarely depicted in human form, and was often represented by the fire of her temple in the Forum Romanum.
Jupiter (Latin: Iuppiter) is the king of the gods in Roman mythology. He was the god of the sky and thunder. He is known as Zeus in Greek mythology. His brother's name was Pluto and his sister was Ceres.
Hestia, in Greek religion, goddess of the hearth, daughter of Cronus and Rhea, and one of the 12 Olympian deities. When the gods Apollo and Poseidon became suitors for her hand she swore to remain a maiden forever, whereupon Zeus, the king of the gods, bestowed upon her the honour of presiding over all sacrifices.
Greek and Roman Mythology Names
| Greek Name | Roman Name | Description |
|---|
| Zeus | Jupiter | King of Gods |
| Hera | Juno | Goddess of Marriage |
| Poseidon | Neptune | God of the Sea |
| Cronos | Saturn | Youngest son of Uranus, Father of Zeus |
Terms in this set (14)
- Zeus. Jupiter or Jove.
- Hera. Juno.
- Poseidon. Neptune.
- Demeter. Ceres.
- Hestia. Vesta.
- Aphrodite. Venus.
- Apollo. Apollo.
- Ares. Mars.
In The episode of Xena Warrior Princess “God Fearing Child” Hercules kills Zeus when the King of Olympus tries to kill Xena's daughter. One might simply prescribe this to a narrative portrayal of the Oedipus Complex, as both Kratos and Hercules are Zeus's children, but the trend doesn't end there.
What is the Roman name for Hades?
| Saraswati |
|---|
| Goddess of Knowledge, Music, Art, Speech, Wisdom and Learning |
| Member of Tridevi |
| Saraswati by Raja Ravi Varma |
| Affiliation | Devi, Tridevi, Mahasaraswati , Gayatri and Matangi |
Versions of gods
| Greek Version | Roman Version | Norse Version |
|---|
| Aphrodite | Venus | Freyja |
| Apollo | Apollo | Baldur |
| Ares | Mars | Tyr |
| Artemis | Diana | Skadi |
Ceres Origin and Meaning
The name Ceres is a girl's name of Latin origin. Little known name of the goddess of the harvest, a possibility for the parent seeking something original, but with the aura of Roman myth.Saturn, Latin Saturnus, in Roman religion, the god of sowing or seed. The Romans equated him with the Greek agricultural deity Cronus.
Saturn (Latin: Sāturnus [saːˈt?rn?s]) was a god in ancient Roman religion, and a character in Roman mythology. Saturn's mythological reign was depicted as a Golden Age of plenty and peace. After the Roman conquest of Greece, he was conflated with the Greek Titan Cronus, becoming known as a god of time.
The Greek counterpart is known as Cronus. The most common nickname for Saturn is “The Ringed Planet”, a nickname arising from the large, beautiful and extensive ring system that encircles the planet. These rings are mostly made from chunks of ice and carbonaceous dust.
Neptune is the Roman God of the sea. He is the brother of Pluto and Jupiter. He is very similar to Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea. Often associated with fresh water, he was first referenced in Roman mythology as being associated with water around 399 BC.
In Roman myth Saturn was identified with the Greek Cronus. Exiled from Olympus by Zeus, he ruled Latium in a happy and innocent golden age, where he taught his people agriculture and other peaceful arts. In myth he was the father of Picus.
Saturn, A form of The Jewish God. This of course has ramifications for the figure of Jesus who is closely tied to Yahweh and whose name means either “Yahweh Saves” or “Yahweh Avenges.” In contrast, Jupiter, the famous opponent of Saturn, and his son Apollo, are /our gods/.
The symbol for Saturn is thought to be an ancient scythe or sickel, as Saturn was the god of seed-sowing and also of time.
Unlike the other planets in the Solar System, in English, Earth does not directly share a name with an ancient Roman deity. The name Earth derives from the eighth century Anglo-Saxon word erda, which means ground or soil. It became eorthe later, and then erthe in Middle English.
He lead his brothers and sisters, the Titans, in a revolt against their father and became the king of the gods. He married the Titan Rhea.
