The Roman Calendar
Discover how the Roman calendar evolved from a lunar system into the Julian calendar that shaped modern timekeeping.
Cardea: Goddess of Door Hinges and Thresholds
Explore Cardea, the Roman goddess of door hinges and thresholds, her protective powers, rituals, and role in…
Angerona: Goddess of Silence and Secrets
Discover Angerona, Rome’s goddess of silence and secrets, and explore her rituals, symbolism, and role as a…
The Rivers of the Underworld
Explore the five rivers of the Roman Underworld — Styx, Acheron, Cocytus, Phlegethon, and Lethe — and how they…
Amor: Personification of Love
Explore Amor, the Roman personification of love — its symbolism, philosophy, and lasting influence from…
The Caduceus: Mercury’s Staff of Peace
Explore the myth and meaning of the caduceus, Mercury’s symbol of peace, balance, and divine communication in…
The Abduction of Europa: The Bull and the Sea
Jupiter transforms into a white bull and carries Europa across the sea to Crete, where beauty becomes destiny…
Deucalion and Pyrrha: The Great Flood and the Birth of a New Race
Jupiter’s flood destroys a corrupt world, but Deucalion and Pyrrha survive through faith and reason to rebuild…
Baucis and Philemon: A Gift of the Gods
Two gods test a town and bless the only open door. Baucis and Philemon turn hospitality into holiness, and love…