Curiosities of ancient Rome (Faith)

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Faith is a collection of curiosities about the beliefs, cults, and religious practices of ancient Rome. This category includes lesser-known facts, interesting details, and anecdotes related to Roman gods, rituals, priesthood, and places of worship, revealing the spiritual dimension of life in the Roman Empire.

Aius Locutius – heavenly voice

Aius Locutius is a mysterious deity of unknown origin and appearance. In Roman mythology, it appears only once and in the form of a voice. Etymology of the name The meaning of the name Aius…Więcej

Fate in Roman world

In ancient Rome, one of the most intriguing customs was fate, i.e. the concept of fate, which was closely related to divine will. It was believed that the goddesses of fate, known as the Trinity…Więcej

Crepitus – controversial god of “farts” and toilets

Crepitus is an interesting character in Roman mythology, whose domain was supposed to be “farts” and toilets. Its authenticity is questionable because the only mentions of it are in Christian texts, which may have been…Więcej

Were there crucifixions of Christians in Colosseum?

Colosseum, a monumental amphitheater in the center of ancient Rome, is not only a symbol of the power of the empire, but also a place shrouded in the legend of Christian suffering. The common idea…Więcej

Salii ritual – mysterious Roman ritual

In ancient Rome, the Salii ritual was one of the most important elements of the cult of Mars, the god of war. These were elite priests who wore special costumes and performed characteristic ritual dances…Więcej

Augurs in ancient Rome – guardians of divine will

Augurs were key figures in the religious and political life of ancient Rome. Their main task was to interpret signs from the gods, which influenced the most important state decisions, from waging wars to selecting…Więcej

Castor and Pollux – divine twins

Castor and Pollux, also known as the Dioscuri, played an important role in Greek mythology but also gained special honour in ancient Rome. Considered the protectors of soldiers and patrons of cavalry, they symbolized brotherly…Więcej

Letters XP – symbol of early Christianity

Among the early symbols of Christianity, the letters XP (chi-rho) hold a special place, carrying a deep theological and historical meaning with them. This sign, which is the monogram of Christ, comes from the first…Więcej

Faces of Anna Perenna

Anna Perenna, an ancient Italian goddess worshipped in Rome and identified with the New Year. Her name comes from the Latin words: annis – year and perennis – eternal. The origin of the original goddess…Więcej

Why Christians chose to Hail Zeus!

After the Roman General Titus conquered the violent rebellion in Jerusalem and Judea, he devised 4 solutions to prevent it from happening again. First, he ordered the Jewish Temple to be levelled to the ground…Więcej

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