The twelve main gods of Rome
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