Aside from the spirits, worshipped privately at home, the Romans had a large number of public gods. Many gods were believed to have taken part in the founding of Rome. All were consulted and honored ...

Ancient civilizations often used gods to explain the various facets of weather and nature. According to mythology, Aurora renews herself each morning as the sun rises, marking the start of a new day.

When the Romans first settled in Cologne, they also brought along their religion with them, contributing to a potpourri of gods and traditions. English-speaking tourists come to the west German city ...

Legends from another ancient culture fill A Pocket Dictionary of Greek and Roman Gods and Goddesses by Richard Wolff. More than 40 deities are grouped into categories such as ""The Twelve Olympians,"" ...

Discover the origin stories of the original influencers, the Olympian gods, and get drawn into a fascinating world where the ancient gods were an important part of everyday life, in the epic ...