mythology - Roman Mythology

Marble relief of Sol, the Roman god of the Sun (Helios in Greek form), driving a four-horse chariot across the sky, symbolizing his daily journey.

Minor Deities

Sol: God of the Sun

Discover Sol, the Roman god of the Sun, whose radiant chariot and eternal light symbolized power, renewal, and divine order.

Painting of Hypnos (Somnus), the Roman god of sleep, shown as a serene, winged youth holding a poppy.

Minor Deities

Somnus: God of Sleep

Discover Somnus, the Roman god of sleep and dreams, whose quiet power bridges life, death, and the imagination.

Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, stands beneath a moonlit sky with an owl perched on her hand, wearing a white tunic, blue cloak, and Corinthian helmet.

Symbols and Attributes

The Owl: Minerva’s Emblem of Wisdom

Find out why the owl became Minerva’s sacred symbol of wisdom, reason, and vision in Roman mythology.