As a result, Roman gods were a blend of deities, with close similarities to the gods worshipped by the ancient Greeks. In particular, the twelve greatest gods and goddesses in the Roman state ...
ANITA: What? Would a Roman Goddess come to Earth and drink wine?! MUM: Maybe not physically but, spiritually. That’s the whole idea behind offerings. You offer something to a god to gain ...
For centuries, the stark white marble statues of ancient Greece and Rome have stood as timeless symbols of classical beauty.
Each god needed an image – usually a statue or ... Vesta was the native Roman goddess of the fireplace and the six virgins tended the sacred fire, baked sacred salt cakes (mola salsa) and ...
Romulus and Remus were the legendary founders of Rome, but according to ancient records, they were originally Greek.
Most scientists claim that Romans adopted their gods directly from the Greeks. The reality, however, is more complicated.
Archaeologist and curator Cecilie Brons makes the discovery after immersing herself in the works of Roman writers such as ...
Stunningly and unexpected, virtually all of the selections on view in this exhibition are complete. Co-organized by the Art Institute and Rome-based Torlonia Foundation, it is the first time works ...