Twelve Olympians
A pantheon was a temple dedicated to all deities. Normally, temples were dedicated to one or two gods or, rarely, three gods. A pantheon, instead, was dedicated to the all deities. The word is Greek and combines pan (all) and theon (of or for all the gods) which meant a temple of/for all the gods. The Greeks built pantheons and the Romans built pantheons throughout the Roman Empire.
The first Pantheon in Rome, built by Marcus Agrippa around 27 BCE, burned down due to a fire in 80 CE. The structure was primarily constructed of wood, making it susceptible to flames. After the fire, it was rebuilt by Emperor Hadrian, who replaced the original wooden elements with more durable materials like concrete and brick, leading to the Pantheon we see today.
While the Colosseum and pantheon are both structures erected by the ancient Romans and are located in Rome, the Romans did not invent them. The Colosseum is an amphitheater, and amphitheaters had been around long, long before Vespasian began to build his. The pantheon, too, was a temple, but rather than being dedicated to one god it was dedicated to all the gods. Nothing new in the ancient world, in fact Rome had its first pantheon in 25 BC. However, the design of the pantheon is uniquely Roman as is/was the original design of the Colosseum.While the Colosseum and pantheon are both structures erected by the ancient Romans and are located in Rome, the Romans did not invent them. The Colosseum is an amphitheater, and amphitheaters had been around long, long before Vespasian began to build his. The pantheon, too, was a temple, but rather than being dedicated to one god it was dedicated to all the gods. Nothing new in the ancient world, in fact Rome had its first pantheon in 25 BC. However, the design of the pantheon is uniquely Roman as is/was the original design of the Colosseum.While the Colosseum and pantheon are both structures erected by the ancient Romans and are located in Rome, the Romans did not invent them. The Colosseum is an amphitheater, and amphitheaters had been around long, long before Vespasian began to build his. The pantheon, too, was a temple, but rather than being dedicated to one god it was dedicated to all the gods. Nothing new in the ancient world, in fact Rome had its first pantheon in 25 BC. However, the design of the pantheon is uniquely Roman as is/was the original design of the Colosseum.While the Colosseum and pantheon are both structures erected by the ancient Romans and are located in Rome, the Romans did not invent them. The Colosseum is an amphitheater, and amphitheaters had been around long, long before Vespasian began to build his. The pantheon, too, was a temple, but rather than being dedicated to one god it was dedicated to all the gods. Nothing new in the ancient world, in fact Rome had its first pantheon in 25 BC. However, the design of the pantheon is uniquely Roman as is/was the original design of the Colosseum.While the Colosseum and pantheon are both structures erected by the ancient Romans and are located in Rome, the Romans did not invent them. The Colosseum is an amphitheater, and amphitheaters had been around long, long before Vespasian began to build his. The pantheon, too, was a temple, but rather than being dedicated to one god it was dedicated to all the gods. Nothing new in the ancient world, in fact Rome had its first pantheon in 25 BC. However, the design of the pantheon is uniquely Roman as is/was the original design of the Colosseum.While the Colosseum and pantheon are both structures erected by the ancient Romans and are located in Rome, the Romans did not invent them. The Colosseum is an amphitheater, and amphitheaters had been around long, long before Vespasian began to build his. The pantheon, too, was a temple, but rather than being dedicated to one god it was dedicated to all the gods. Nothing new in the ancient world, in fact Rome had its first pantheon in 25 BC. However, the design of the pantheon is uniquely Roman as is/was the original design of the Colosseum.While the Colosseum and pantheon are both structures erected by the ancient Romans and are located in Rome, the Romans did not invent them. The Colosseum is an amphitheater, and amphitheaters had been around long, long before Vespasian began to build his. The pantheon, too, was a temple, but rather than being dedicated to one god it was dedicated to all the gods. Nothing new in the ancient world, in fact Rome had its first pantheon in 25 BC. However, the design of the pantheon is uniquely Roman as is/was the original design of the Colosseum.While the Colosseum and pantheon are both structures erected by the ancient Romans and are located in Rome, the Romans did not invent them. The Colosseum is an amphitheater, and amphitheaters had been around long, long before Vespasian began to build his. The pantheon, too, was a temple, but rather than being dedicated to one god it was dedicated to all the gods. Nothing new in the ancient world, in fact Rome had its first pantheon in 25 BC. However, the design of the pantheon is uniquely Roman as is/was the original design of the Colosseum.While the Colosseum and pantheon are both structures erected by the ancient Romans and are located in Rome, the Romans did not invent them. The Colosseum is an amphitheater, and amphitheaters had been around long, long before Vespasian began to build his. The pantheon, too, was a temple, but rather than being dedicated to one god it was dedicated to all the gods. Nothing new in the ancient world, in fact Rome had its first pantheon in 25 BC. However, the design of the pantheon is uniquely Roman as is/was the original design of the Colosseum.
The Pantheon is considered one of ancient Rome's masterpieces of architecture and is exceptionally well preserved given its age. Important facts about the Pantheon are:* In 608 AD the Byzantine emperor Phocas gave the Pantheon to Pope Boniface IV to turn into a church; * This action helped to ensure its preservation; * The Pantheon was built by the Emperor Hadrian between 118 to 125 AD in the Campus Martius; * It replaced two earlier ones on that site; * The first Pantheon was built by Agrippa in 27 BC; and * The second was a reconstruction of the original by Domitian after the fire of 80 AD.
Agrippa was never forced to do anything. He built the original pantheon at his own expense and of his own free will.Agrippa was never forced to do anything. He built the original pantheon at his own expense and of his own free will.Agrippa was never forced to do anything. He built the original pantheon at his own expense and of his own free will.Agrippa was never forced to do anything. He built the original pantheon at his own expense and of his own free will.Agrippa was never forced to do anything. He built the original pantheon at his own expense and of his own free will.Agrippa was never forced to do anything. He built the original pantheon at his own expense and of his own free will.Agrippa was never forced to do anything. He built the original pantheon at his own expense and of his own free will.Agrippa was never forced to do anything. He built the original pantheon at his own expense and of his own free will.Agrippa was never forced to do anything. He built the original pantheon at his own expense and of his own free will.
theogany
The first known literary critic is thought to be Aristotle, an ancient Greek philosopher who wrote the "Poetics" around 335 BCE. In this work, he analyzed and discussed various aspects of poetry and drama, setting a foundation for literary criticism.
Most ancient Greek sources say Chaos is the first primeval god. Chaos was the empty void from which all things sprang. Although, some Greek sources say Chronos, the god of time, was the first.
126 AD
When the Olympics first began they took place in forest glades with temples to various greek dieties interspersed. The games were to glorify Zeus, one of the main gods in the greek pantheon of gods and demi-gods.
The Pantheon first burned down in 80 AD. It burned down again in 110. There is a link below to the ancient history section of an article on the Pantheon.
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The youngest god in Greek mythology is typically considered to be Dionysus, the god of wine and revelry. He was born from Zeus and the mortal woman Semele, making him one of the last additions to the Greek pantheon.
The Pantheon first burned down in 80 AD. It burned down again in 110. There is a link below to the ancient history section of an article on the Pantheon.
Aristotle became the first literary critic.
Couple of points: 1. Janus wasn't a Greek god, he was purely Roman. He was the God of beginnings and doorways, and in their pantheon was the first god. 2. The Romans didn't always have animal companions for their gods, thusly Janus had no animal as a favorite.
There was only one temple called Pantheon in Rome. It was rebuilt twice because of fires, but it remained the same kind of temple. Any citizens who wanted to worship all gods worshipped at the Pantheon.