The Roman religion is considered one of the most historic and the Romans believe these historic narratives were all based on the miraculous and supernatural elements. Further, Roman mythology is based on individual stories and their responsibilities in Rome.
While talking about every individual responsibility, the Roman gods seemed unimaginably powerful. Additionally, as per the ancient mythology, the theme followed were based on the heroism. Honestly speaking, the historic events from the ancient times are simply complex and can boggle your mind.
So, who were the 10 most powerful ancient roman gods? Let’s find out.
10. Cupid, God of Love
A god who loved you the most, Cupid from Roman religion. Cupid was a famous ancient roman god who was considered the god of desire, erotic love, affection, and attraction. He was also well recognized as “Amor”, which meant love in Latin.
He represented himself with a bow and arrow which was his source of power. Additionally, he even inspired many across the globe and inspired to be an icon during Valentine’s Day.
Cupid became one of the most famous figures in the Middle Ages and influenced many Romans across the globe with his pure love. Further, he was the son of the god, Mars, and the goddess, Venus.
A better version of him is well represented in the movie, Beauty and the Beast. Beauty and the Beast movie was an inspiration from the god Cupid, and the movie was produced by Disney in 1991.
9. Apollo, God of Archery, Music and Dance
Apollo was an Olympian god who was considered important both in Roman and Greek religion. Additionally, he was known as the god of archery, music and dance, truth, the sun, and healing and disease.
Apollo was very powerful in guarding people against evil and hence they termed him as “averter of evil”. Further, he was famously known to carry a golden bow and a quiver of silver arrows.
He is credited with the invention of archery itself. He was also deadly and mighty enough to get evil times for people such as ill-health and plague with his arrows. The first temple for Apollo was credited in 7th Century B.C.
8. Saturn, God of Time
There you go to see who ruled the time! A mighty god from ancient Roman mythology, Saturn. Saturn was a powerful ancient god who was also depicted as the god of generation, plenty, wealth, periodic renewal, and liberation.
In honor of the god, Saturn, Romans celebrate a famous festival called Saturnalia in December every year. Additionally, the name Saturday as well as the planet Saturn comes after him.
Further, Romans built a temple located at the base of the Capitoline Hill, which was formerly recognized as “Saturnius Mons”. The temple was built by king Tullus Hostilius and was declared sacred in 497 BC.
7. Pluto, God of the Underworld
Alright, if you want to know who ruled the underworld, then there you go, the God of the Underworld – Pluto. Pluto was the god of the underworld and ruled the entire underworld in ancient classical mythology.
Additionally, as per the ancient mythology, Pluto represented a highly positive concept of god. The primary key of Pluto has the capacity to give wealth to humanity.
Further, wealth is basically agriculture wealth. Pluto wore a traditional plant more often called as “xiphion”. The traditional plant was known to have many medicinal uses.
6. Janus, God of Beginnings, Endings, and Transitions
Janus was a mighty god who was depicted to have two faces. Further, Janus was considered the god of beginnings, endings, and transitions. Additionally, he was as well considered the god of time, duality, doorways, and frames.
He had two faces as he looked at the past as well as the future. Further, the January month is denominated for Janus. His most notable as god has been seen in ancient sources such as Cicero, Ovid, and Varro.
From the ancient sources, it is depicted the Janus had a double nature with a double head, as movement and change are interconnected. He was powerful enough to predict the past as well the future with a single glance on a face.
5. Vulcan, God of Forge and Fire
Vulcan was a mighty ancient Roman god, who was considered the god of fire. While talking about his powers, he was powerful enough to cause volcanic eruptions.
Just by seeing the name, we can guess that the word “volcano” was derived from the Latin roots. Additionally, Vulcan was portrayed with a blacksmith’s hammer.
As gratitude and honor for Vulcan, Romans celebrate Vulcanalia, a festival held annually on August 23. Additionally, as Vulcan was furious with fire, his temples were always built outside the city.
4. Mercury, God of Commerce, Communication, and Thieves
Mercury is considered one of the greatest gods in the history of Roman mythology. Furthermore, Mercury was a powerful Roman god, who was the son of the king of gods, Jupiter and the goddess, Maia.
Additionally, he served as a mediator between the gods and mortals. The counterpart of Mercury was the Greek god, Hermes. Further, Romans believed that Mercury helped them in commuting from place to place with no hassle with enough profits.
He was considered the patron of people, goods, and messages. Further, they believed that Mercury helped protect the trading of goods and get them enough fortune. A temple was built on his honor around 495 BCE. It now stands on the southwest slope of Aventine Hill in Rome.
3. Mars, God of War and Justice
Mars is another powerful ancient Roman god, who was considered the guardians of soldiers and farmers. He was one of the most prominent gods in Roman history.
Right since 217 BCE, Mars was privileged at the lectisternium, a banquet for gods then. Additionally, a tribute as well crept in name of Mars by chariot races at the Robigalia and Consualia.
Mars was the son of the Goddess Juno and the God Jupiter. Obviously, being a son of them, Mars becomes one of the most powerful after his father in the Roman religion.
Further, Mars was known to love conflict and violence. Romans believed that Mars can withstand any war against him and experience all aspects of war in his life.
2. Neptune, God of the Seas
Neptune is yet another powerful ancient Roman god, who was a brother of Jupiter and Pluto. He is considered as the god of freshwater and the sea in Roman religion.
Further, his counterpart happens to be the Green god Poseidon. Additionally, he was reverenced also as a god of horses. If you notice the pictures of Neptune, he is seen as a patron of horse-racing.
The worship as a god of horses comes after his work with Minerva. Minerva helped Neptune to make the chariot. Furthermore, before becoming the god of the sea, Neptune was also a god of springs, lakes, and rivers which was proved by his proximity of respective locations.
He was also well-known for his anger. His anger was known to jolt the earth and his rage was considered unimaginable.
1. Jupiter, King of Gods
Jupiter is considered the all-time most powerful ancient Roman God. He was accounted as the god of the sky, king of the gods in Ancient Roman mythology.
Also recognized as “Jove”, Jupiter is well known for bagging his weapon, a thunderbolt, which accompanies a sacred animal, an eagle. The picturized symbol of thunderbolt and sacred eagle as weapons in the hands of Jupiter still protects the people of Rome.
As per Romans, Jupiter was held responsible for protecting their city. Additionally, his enormous power ruled the sky and the light. He is known to have originated as an aerial god.
Further, Jupiter became one of the most recognized and common symbols in the Roman army. People from Rome believe that Jupiter granted them supremacy as they had honored him to the fullest than any other people they came across.