Fortuna: Goddess of Luck and Fate
Discover Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and fate, whose wheel of fortune shaped destinies from emperors to commoners.
Janus: God of Beginnings, Gates, and Transitions
Explore Janus, Roman god of beginnings and transitions, whose two faces symbolize time, passage, and renewal.
Amor: Personification of Love
Explore Amor, the Roman personification of love — its symbolism, philosophy, and lasting influence from antiquity to modern art.
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 Roman mythology.
Aeneas: The Trojan Hero Who Founded a People
Discover the story of Aeneas, the Trojan hero whose journey from the ruins of Troy led to the founding of the Roman people and the rise of Rome itself.
The Trident: Neptune’s Weapon of the Sea
Discover the myth and symbolism behind Neptune’s trident — the legendary weapon that symbolized divine control over the oceans in Roman mythology.
Bacchus: God of Wine, Ecstasy, and Liberation
Discover Bacchus, Roman god of wine and joy, who embodied freedom, transformation, and the divine power of celebration.
Saturn: God of Time, Abundance, and Renewal
Explore Saturn, Roman god of time and the harvest, whose reign brought the Golden Age of peace, prosperity, and renewal.
The Transformation of Daphne: Flight and Faith
Pursued by Apollo, the nymph Daphne prays for deliverance and becomes the laurel — Rome’s eternal symbol of purity, freedom, and divine restraint.