Tag: household gods

  • The Lares: Guardians of Family and Household in Ancient Rome

    The Lares: Guardians of Family and Household in Ancient Rome

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    Overview of Lares and Their Significance in Roman Beliefs The Lares were revered figures in Roman culture, representing benevolent spirits of deceased ancestors who continued to influence and protect their living descendants. This reverence derived from early Roman custom in which families interred their dead within their homes, an act that was later restricted by…