Roman_Gods

God: Apollo Origin: Greek (Apollo) Information: Apollo’s name came from the Greek Origin, he was the son of Jupiter (The Ruler of the Gods) and the twin brother of Diana (The god of Nature). He is the god of music, playing a golden special lyre An Archer that can do far shooting with a silver bow. The god of healing who taught men medicine. The god of light. The god of truth and honesty, who cannot speak a lie. Apollo’s important daily task is to connect his chariot with four horses and drive across the sky. He is famous for his predictions at Delphi. People travelled to it from all over the Greek world to see the future. The crow is his bird and the dolphin is his animal. God: Mars Origin: Greek (Ares) Information: Mar’s name came from the Greek origin, he was the god of war, spring, growth in nature, agriculture, terror, anger, revenge, courage and fertility. He is the Protector of the cattle. The son of Jupiter and Juno, he was the god of war. Mars was regarded as the father of the Roman people because he was the father of Romulus, the legendary founder of Rome. He was the most noticeable god of the military gods that were worshipped by the Roman legions. The martial Romans considered him second in importance only to Jupiter. God: Jupiter Origin: Greek (Zeus) Information: Jupiter is the ruler of the gods, god of the sky, lightning and thunder. His name came from the Greek origin. He is the son of Saturn and brother of Neptune, Pluto and Juno who is also his wife. His power is the lightning bolt and his symbol is the eagle, who is also his messenger. He was also considered the Supporter god of Rome, and his temple was the official place of sacrifices and other state businesses.