- Minerva – Mythopedia
Minerva was the wisest of the Roman pantheon, the patron deity of philosophy, craftsmanship, art, and strategy A quintessentially Roman goddess, she was part of the widely worshiped Capitoline Triad, along with Jupiter and Juno
- Odyssey: Book 22 (Full Text) - Mythopedia
Minerva encourages Ulysses in the shape of Mentor The suitors are all slain, only Medon and Phemius are spared Melanthius and the unfaithful servants are executed The rest acknowledge their master with all demonstrations of joy Then fierce the hero o’er the threshold strode; Stripp’d of his rags, he blazed out like a god
- Mars – Mythopedia
Mars was the raging Roman god of warfare whose fury inspired savagery in battle Father of city founders Romulus and Remus, Mars was revered not only as a god of war, but one whose conflicts brought about lasting peace
- Jupiter – Mythopedia
Jupiter was the supreme god of the Roman pantheon, a god of the sky and weather and the champion of Rome and its empire His Greek counterpart was Zeus
- Encyclopedia of Mythology – Mythopedia
Mythopedia is the ultimate online resource for exploring ancient mythology; from the Greeks and Romans, to Celtic, Norse, Egyptian and more
- Juno – Mythopedia
Juno was the Roman goddess of women and marriage, as well as a patron goddess of Rome She was one of the most important deities of the Roman pantheon
- Odyssey: Book 1 (Full Text) - Mythopedia
Argument Minerva’s Descent to Ithaca The poem opens within forty eight days of the arrival of Ulysses in his dominions He had now remained seven years in the Island of Calypso, when the gods assembled in council, proposed the method of his departure from thence and his return to his native country For this purpose it is concluded to send Mercury to Calypso, and Pallas immediately descends
- Roman Gods – Mythopedia
The Roman Gods had great influence in every sphere of society From entreating divine inspiration at the highest levels of government to performing rituals honoring tutelary deities who assisted with the practical needs of everyday life, worship was a foundation of Roman existence
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