It is not only the Roman gods who are remembered in history, but the canon of Roman goddesses is equally important, being no less powerful or popular than their male counterparts. They are indeed the epitome of female strength. Mythological stories of the deities play a significant role in different religious rituals in Rome. Ancient Rome is full of spirituality, but we generally hear more about the Roman gods than the female deities. So now is the time for you to add some information about the Roman goddesses to your treasure box of knowledge. Their divine nature, their strength, and their beauty will surely leave you mesmerized! Here is a list of the top 10 Roman goddesses:

1. Juno, Queen of Goddesses



Juno was the Roman goddess who protected the nation as a whole but also kept special watch over all aspects of women's lives. She is often thought of as the Roman version of the Greek goddess of love and marriage, Hera. Juno was the wife and sister of

Jupiter , the chief Roman god, and the two of them were worshipped along with the goddess Minerva on the Quirinal in Rome .

Historical Introduction

After a long series of wars with Macedonia, the

Roman army conquered the Greek peninsula, and as a consequence, Hellenic culture -- art, literature , and philosophy -- infiltrated much of Roman life. This infiltration included Roman religion. While their names did not change, the Roman gods began to become more closely associated with their Greek counterparts: Venus became more like Aphrodite, Pluto became Hades, Neptune became Poseidon, and lastly, Jupiter became Zeus . The myths and legends of Roman mythology gradually grew distorted, and many Roman gods began to lose their identity and their individuality. However, one soon forgets that the Roman gods existed long before the arrival of the Greeks, before they lost their uniqueness. And this loss can best seen with Jupiter’s wife and sister, Juno, who is not to be confused with her Greek counterpart Hera. In every aspect, Juno was a goddess in her own rWisdom

2. Minerva, Goddess of Wisdom2. Minerva, Goddess of Wisdom



You know, the Romans don't get enough credit. People tend to assume that the Romans stole everything from the Greeks, but this is a terrible misconception. Point in case: Roman mythology. Yes, the Roman religion was influenced by and contained many parallels to Greek mythology, but it was just as influenced by native Italian sources.

The Roman goddess Minerva is a good example of Rome's melding of Greek and Italian traditions. Minerva is part of the holy Capitoline triad , the three supreme leaders of the Roman pantheon, along with Jupiter and Juno. Minerva is the goddess of wisdom, medicine, the arts, poetry, and handicrafts. Later in Roman history, she became the goddess of war as well. So, she was pretty important to the Romans.

Now, in many ways Minerva mirrors the Greek Athena, one of the more prominent deities. However, Minerva is more accurately the Roman version of an Etruscan goddess,

Menvra. Ever heard of the Etruscans? These were the Italian people of Tuscany who dominated the region before the Latin tribes came to live in the swampy territory known as Rome. Now, there is still a lot about the Etruscans that we don't know, but to them Menvra seems to have been a very important figure central to many myths. Combining aspects of both Menvra and Athena, Minerva grew to be one of the most respected goddesses in the Roman religion. So, let's give her some credit.

3. Flora, Goddess of Flowers and Spring


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