1)Jupiter,at the Romans, the chief of gods and the people treated as Zeus from Greek mythology. Was considered the supreme deity,light and life-giving, that governed heaven and earth,owned thunder and lightning, rain and unleashed storms etc.The best known name to designate him was Optimus Maximus ( "thebest and biggest).
2)Janus, one of the most ancient gods of Roman mythology. At origin, Janus was a king who ruled the Golden Age of Latium.After death was worshiped. As Lord Protector of Rome was assigned a miracle that saved the city from an invasion of Sabins: while enemies were preparing to go over the walls of the Capitolium, Janus has made to gush in front of them a hot stream, which has forced them to retreat.
3) Saturnus, ancient deity of Italian origin, who patronized agricultural jobs and fruits of the land. Saturnus was identified, by early, with the Titan Cronus, from Greek mythology.
4) Mercury was the god of trade and travelers - and, for this attribute, were built statues at every crossroad - but also the god of the thieves. He was the protector of shepherds and guide of the shadows of the deadland hell. He was generally regarded as the patron of music, of any inventions, of handicrafts, etc.. In Greek mythology, the messenger god was called Hermes.
5) Apollo was the god invoked in travels, those who sailed the sea, which protect cities and new constructions. It said that together with Alcathous, would be helped to rebuild the city Megara, which had been destroyed. Finally, Apollo was considered the god of light (hence the epithet by Phoebus) and was often identified with the Sun itself. Was celebrated in various centers of the Greek world: in Delphi, Delos.
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