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Somnus: God of Sleep

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

Ancient Roman Underworld landscape with ferryman crossing a mist-filled river.
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Saturn: God of Time, Abundance, and Renewal

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The Abduction of Proserpina

The Roman myth of Proserpina’s abduction by Pluto reveals the origin of the seasons and the balance of life and death.
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