12 Roman Deities

12 Roman DeitiesRoman Greek Domain Symbols

Jupiter Roman name: Jupiter Greek name: Zeus Domain: supreme god

of Roman pantheon, god of thunder and sky

Symbols: eagle, thunderbolt, oak tree, bull

Neptune Roman name: Neptune Greek name: Poseidon Domain: god of the sea,

horses, earthquakes Symbols: trident,

dolphins, horses, fresh water

Pluto Roman name: Pluto Greek name: Hades Domain: god of the

underworld, judge of the dead

Symbols: scepter, helm of darkness, Cerberus

Vesta

Roman name: Vesta Greek name: Hestia Domain: goddess of

hearth, home, and family

Symbols: sacred fire, plain wooden throne

Juno Roman name: Juno Greek name: Hera Domain: goddess of

women and marriage, Queen of the gods

Symbols: peacock, cow, pomegranate

Mars Roman name: Mars Greek name: Ares Domain: god of

warfare and bloodshed

Symbols: vulture, burning torch, spear

Minerva

Roman name: Minerva Greek name: Athena Domain: goddess of

wisdom, warfare, medicine, and crafts

Symbol: owl

Apollo Roman name: Apollo Greek name: Apollo Domain: god of the

sun, truth, prophecy, archery, the arts

Symbols: lyre (harp), bow and arrow, sun, swans

Venus Roman name: Venus Greek name: Aphrodite Domain: goddess of

love and beauty Symbols: doves,

sparrows, swans

Mercury

Roman name: Mercury Greek name: Hermes Domain: messenger

god of commerce, athletics, travelers

Symbols: winged sandals, petasus (winged hat)

Ceres

Roman name: Ceres Greek name: Demeter Domain: goddess of

grain, fertility Symbols: torch, corn,

wheat

Vulcan Roman name: Vulcan Greek name: Hephaestus Domain: god of fire,

volcanoes, blacksmiths, metallurgy, craftsmen

Symbols: hammer, anvil, tongs, fire