Tag: Religion
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Roman Cult of Mithras: A Comprehensive Survey of Academic Historiography and Archaeological Evidence
The academic investigation into the Roman cult of Mithras—alternatively termed the Mithraic Mysteries—represents one of the most dynamic and shifting…
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Mars God of War
In ancient Roman mythology, Mars was the god of war and an essential figure in their pantheon. As the son…
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Jupiter Dolichenus
Dolichenus was a syncretic deity originating from the ancient city of Doliche, located in what is now modern-day Turkey. This…
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Diana God of Hunting
Diana is a significant goddess in Roman mythology, equivalent to the Greek goddess Artemis. She is associated with various aspects,…
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Apollo
Apollo was the son of Jupiter (the Roman equivalent of Zeus) and Leto. He had a twin sister named Diana…
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Roman Gods List
The Romans took the Greek gods and gave them new names. The Romans in Scotland created altars to some of…
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Silvanus – God of forest and wilderness
Silvanus is a Roman god associated with the wilderness, forests, and rural landscapes. He is often depicted as a youthful…
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Hercules
Hercules, known as Heracles in Greek mythology, is a legendary figure and one of the most famous heroes in both…
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Victory
In Roman mythology, Victory, or Victoria, is the goddess of victory and triumph. She is often depicted as a beautiful…
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Fortuna: Goddess of Fate
Fortuna is a Roman goddess of fortune, luck, and fate. She represents the unpredictable nature of life and the capriciousness…
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Neptune – God of the waters
Neptune is a prominent deity in Roman mythology, associated with the sea, freshwater, horses, and earthquakes. He is the Roman…
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Minerva – goddess of the arts, professions and handicrafts
Minerva is a prominent goddess in Roman mythology, closely associated with wisdom, strategic warfare, handicrafts, and the arts. She is…
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Juno – goddess of marriage and women
Juno is a prominent goddess in Roman mythology and religion. She is considered the queen of the gods and the…
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Jupiter – greatest of the gods
Jupiter, also known as Iuppiter or Jove, was one of the most significant and powerful gods in the Roman pantheon. He…
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Mercury – god of travel and communication
Mercury, known as Mercurius in Latin, was an important Roman god associated with various aspects including commerce, communication, travel, and…
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Apollo Grannus – Celtic God
A broken altar to the god Apollo Grannus a combination deity of Celtic and Roman Origin was found at Inveresk…
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Mithras
The cult of Mithras was a men-only cult based on Iranian deities that spread across the Roman Empire and was…
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Unique Christian Artefact Uncovered at Vindolanda | The Vindolanda Trust
A recently uncovered artefact at Vindolanda sheds a new light on the Dark Ages of Britain. Hidden in the remains…
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Arthur’s O’on – Falkirk Local History Society
The building is unique. It was definitely a temple, since a bronze finger from the cult statue was found…
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Tab.Vindol. 343. Ink writing tablet | Roman Inscriptions of Britain
“Greet Spectatus and … and Firmus” – letter from Vindolanda about doing business. For a moment I thought it was…
