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Foreign Gods Adopted by Rome

A Roman-style painting showing four foreign deities adopted by Rome, including Isis of Egypt, Jupiter, Hera, and Mithras, standing together inside a grand marble temple.
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Cupid: God of Love and Desire

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The Altar: Sacred Space of Offering and Prayer

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Etruscan bronze liver model from Piacenza used by priests for haruspicy, showing inscribed sections for interpreting divine signs
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Roman and Etruscan Myth Connections: The Forgotten Roots of Roman Religion

Explore how Etruscan religion shaped Roman mythology through divination, fate, household spirits, and sacred ritual long before Greek influence.
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