The twelve main gods of Rome

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The twelve main gods of Rome (Dii Consentes or Dii Complices in Latin), consisting of 6 male gods and 6 goddesses, were the twelve most important deities in the pantheon of ancient Rome. The idea of the twelve main gods first appeared in the poems of Ennius in the 3rd century BC. Their twelve gilded statues began in the Roman town squares and later moved to the Porticus Deorum Consentium.

The twelve main gods listed by Ennius in the poem are Juno, Vesta, Minerva, Ceres, Diana, Venus, Mars, Mercurius, Jovi, Neptunu, Volcanus, and Apollo, all of whom are based on the twelve main gods of Greek mythology. The Roman history of Livias divides them into 6 pairs, namely Jupiter-Juno, Neptune-Minerva, Mars-Venus, Apollo-Diana, Vulcan-Vestaand Mercury-Ceres.

Apollo, the sun god, represents light, healing, healing, music, poetry, prophecy, archery, and truth

Ceres Thles, the goddess of cereals, represents productivity, agriculture, nature, and the four seasons

Diana, the goddess of the moon, represents hunting, moon, chastity, fertility, and was Apollo's twin sister

Juno Juno, after the gods, represents heaven, femininity, marriage, and maternal love

Jupiter, the king of the gods, represents the sky, thunder and lightning, and justice

Mars, the god of war, represents honor, bravery, productivity, and is the father of Romulus, the builder of the city of Rome

Mercury, the messenger of the gods, represents trade, speed, and thieves

Minerva, the goddess of wisdom, represents wisdom, craftsmanship, and war strategy

Neptune, the god of the sea, represents the ocean, earthquakes, and horses

Venus, the goddess of love, represents aiqing, beauty, lust, and fertility

Vesta Vesta, the goddess of family affairs

Vulcan, the god of fire, represents flames, forges, jishu, and blacksmiths

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