The deities of the Roman house

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The house of Roman was full of altars, temples and votive icons. The gods were part of the family life of the Romans and took care of all activities of the individual. The master of ceremonies was the pater familias, who make the sacrifices on the altar of the house for ritual.

Vesta: inside the house, there was a place where the sacred fire burned, Vesta exactly. It represented, by its flame, the Life. For this reason the fire should never be extinguished. The arduous task was entrusted to the mater familias. From time to time, were thrown into the sacred fire of the crumbs of bread.

Lares and Penati: a favorite cult of the Romans, the Lares and Penati guaranteed the prosperity of the house and fields. They were represented in small icons hanging on the walls of houses. In their honor, magic rites and sacrifices were made, so that nothing was missing to family members.

Mani: everywhere in the Roman houses there were statues of Mani. They represented the ancestors of the family. The Roman family, therefore, consisted not only of the members still alive, but also the dead, which was necessary to maintain the honor and respect. Janus: on the front door, was Janus bi-face. He watched, in this way, those who entered and exited by the home.

Daniele Davide, manager of Tredy Sas.

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