Religion in ancient Rome

form of Indo-European polytheism practised in the Roman civilization

Religion in ancient Rome (Italian: Religione romana; Roman religion) is the local polytheism of Ancient Rome that the Romans used to define themselves as a people. It is the religious practices of people under Roman rule and is especially popular in Rome and Italy. The ancient roman religion consisted of 12 main gods, and hundreds of other minor gods.

Defaced Dea Roma holding Victory and regarding an altar with a cornucopia and other offerings, copy of a relief panel from an altar or statue base
Giove Tonante as a sculpture dating back to 100 BC
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