Tag: Pantheon
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The Pantheon in Rome, an architectural marvel, traces its origins back to 27 BC when Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa initiated the construction of what appears to have been a typical Classical temple—a rectangular structure featuring a gabled roof and a surrounding colonnade. This initial phase was completely overhauled during the reign of Emperor Hadrian, around AD…
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The Pantheon stands as an iconic edifice in Rome, originally initiated in 27 BC by Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa. Initially conceived as a typical Classical temple—a rectangular structure topped with a gabled roof supported by an encircling colonnade—it underwent a complete renovation under Emperor Hadrian between AD 118 and 128. Subsequent modifications were made in the…
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The key passage regarding the Celtic deities of Gaul can be found in Julius Caesar’s Commentarii de bello Gallico (52–51 BC), where he mentions five principal gods, detailing their respective roles. Among these, Mercury is depicted as the most revered, honored through various representations. He is acknowledged as the originator of arts, the guardian of…
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Among the pantheon of Roman deities, Jupiter, the offspring of Saturn, reigned as the paramount god, embodying thunder, lightning, and storms. The founders of Rome revered the spirits of their ancestors, subsequently establishing a triad of gods, which included Mars, the deity of warfare; Quirinus, the deified Romulus, protector of Rome’s populace; and ultimately, Jupiter,…