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Both the word "Lares" and the word "Penates" are plural - the Lars and the Penates are two groups of supernatural beings, not two gods.
The Lares (singular Lar) were household gods, geniuses of a certain place which they were supposed to watch over and care for (though some Lares were associated with particular families as a family guardian spirit).
The Penates are also household gods, but are always associated with a particular family rather than a particular place - they are supposed to be the ancestors of the family, watching over them from the afterlife.
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What were the most common gods worshiped in ancient roman shrines?
The Romans paid particular interest to Jove, Mars, Vesta and the Lares and Penates (household gods)
Who was the most popular roman god?
That depends on who you would ask. The temple of Jupiter was the largest in the city, but Mars was the patron and widely worshiped among members of the military. But all in all, every person, every house, had a shrine to the Lares and Penates (the household gods), so even if they never visited any other temple, people always made offerings and prayers to the Lares and Penates.
What are the Lares and the Panates?
The Roman family household gods.
What rhymes with party's?
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What did Aeneas contribute to rome?
According to legend, when Troy fell Aeneas rescued the penates of Troy and carried them to Italy, where eventually they became the penates of Rome.The penates were the gods of a city, in effect the city's soul. A city could only die when its penates had been captured or destroyed. So in taking the penates to Italy Aeneas had rescued the soul of Troy, and when they became the penates of Rome, Rome became Troy's reincarnation.
What were roman household gods called?
Roman household gods were called "Lares" and "Penates." The Lares protected the household and family, while the Penates safeguarded the pantry and food stores. They were worshipped through daily offerings and prayers by the Roman household.
Is there a Roman god for cupboards?
Yes! In the Roman household, there were many minor gods worshipped daily. The Cupboard gods were the "Penates"
What has the author William Burckhardt Barker written?
William Burckhardt Barker has written: 'Odessa and its inhabitants, by an English prisoner in Russia [W.B. Barker]' 'Lares and penates, or, Cilicia and its governors' -- subject(s): History
What does Aeneas take with him when he leaves Troy?
He carried with him the Lares and Penates, statues of the household gods of Troy; however, on his back was his father Anichises.
How do you spell Lara?
That is the usual spelling of the female given name Lara (from the Latin 'lares' meaning household gods).
What was the relationship between Hector and Aeneas?
Aeneas is mentioned in the Iliad as some kind of company captain in the Trojan army; since Hector is the commander in chief of the Trojan forces, the relation between the two heroes must have been close.In the Aeneid the ghost of Hector brings Aeneas the penates of Troy to carry to Italy.The penates were the special gods who guarded a city - its soul. A city only truly died when its penates were destroyed or captured.Since Aeneas carried Troy's penates to Italy, where they eventually became the penates of Rome, Rome was the reincarnation of Troy.
What were the ancient gods and goddesses of rome?
Rome owes its religious tradition to Greek, Italian, and Etruscan roots. Roman religion was less emotional and more practical. Romans did things for their gods in order to receive certain boons (do ut des, I give so that you may give). Deities were seen as anthropomorphic and thus provided with shelter (i.e., temples) and gifts.As far as who the gods and goddesses were, Romans had household gods called the Lares and the Penates. Other important gods to Rome included Vesta, Janus, Jupiter, Mars, Juno, Minerva, and Venus. Most of the major gods had a Greek counterpart.A full list of Roman deities can be found here: http://www.answers.com/topic/list-of-roman-deities
