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.
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.
The Romans paid particular interest to Jove, Mars, Vesta and the Lares and Penates (household gods)
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.
The Roman family household gods.
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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.
Yes! In the Roman household, there were many minor gods worshipped daily. The Cupboard gods were the "Penates"
In ancient Rome, the Penates were household deities associated with the protection of the family and the home, particularly the pantry and food storage. They were often worshipped alongside the Lares, who were guardian spirits of the household and ancestors. The Penates were believed to ensure prosperity and abundance, and families would offer sacrifices and perform rituals to honor them. Their worship was an integral part of domestic life, reflecting the importance of the home and family in Roman culture.
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
Ancient Roman religion was polytheistic, worshipping a pantheon of gods and goddesses such as Jupiter, Mars, and Venus. It emphasized rituals, ceremonies, and the importance of state-sponsored religious practices to maintain favor with the gods. Ancients also believed in the concept of "pax deorum," or the peace of the gods, which was critical for societal stability. Additionally, ancestor worship and household gods, known as Lares and Penates, played a significant role in daily religious life.
He carried with him the Lares and Penates, statues of the household gods of Troy; however, on his back was his father Anichises.
That is the usual spelling of the female given name Lara (from the Latin 'lares' meaning household gods).