major figures in Roman mythology Ask the Chatbot a Question Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by Alicja Zelazko Alicja Zelazko is Associate Editor, Arts and Humanities, covering topics in the visual arts, architecture, music, and performance. Before joining Encyclopædia Britannica in 2017, she worked at the Art... Alicja Zelazko Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Nov 25, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question major figures in Roman mythology, the significant characters—including gods and goddesses as well as heroes and other legendary figures—of Roman religion from ancient times until its eventual eclipse by Christianity. The beginnings of Roman mythology come from the traditions of peoples from the Italian peninsula, such as the Etruscans and the Sabines. The earliest Roman gods were Jupiter, Mars, and Quirinus; other important early gods were Janus and Vesta. Many other deities were borrowed from Greek mythology or developed through amalgamations of native Italian deities with Greek gods. This was the case with Venus, an ancient Italian goddess associated with ...(100 of 220 words)

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