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Ancient Rome Religion and War

 Ancient Romans religion was Polytheistic however, they were also influenced by Hellenistic (which was Greek). Romans thought of themselves as highly religious people, Romans believed in many Gods and Goddess' such as Mars, God of war, Mercury, the Messenger of the Gods, Neptune, God of the Seas, Janus God of the Doorway, Diana, Goddess of Hunting, Vesta, Goddess of the Hearth, Minerva, Goddess of Healing and Wisdom, and Venus, Goddess of Love. After the reign of the empire Augustus Ceasar the emperor was considered to be a god he was worshiped on special occasions just like every other god, which was usually a public holiday. The holiday gave people the chance to visit the temple. At the temple the priest would sacrifice an animal to god as a offering. Temples were built throughout the Roman Empire for people to worship in every temple in the Roman Empire always had the same patterned roof, the roof was supported by pillars and triangular shaped. Each family home would have an shrine and a altar, the Romans personal household gods were called lairs and the head of the household (mother or father) would led family prayers around the shrine every single day. This service was so important even slaves were invited to pray. The Roman warfare and army was considered most advanced of its time the Roman army created the Roman Empire, Rome itself found it very beneficial from the riches that they brought back of what areas they defeated and conquered. All new Army recruits always ended up fit and healthy, training was harsh and so was failure punishments. In battle the new recruits were always placed at the front to protect the more experienced soldiers the most important unit in the army was the Legion this had about 5000-6000 the Legionnairs would forward and threw their pillar at the enemy, while the enemy was distracted the Legionnairs would run in closer with their swords.

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                    Sword

A sword is a big part of Ancient Rome because the Gladiators used swords for battles and also there were swords used in the war.

This is a painting of an Ancient Rome war they rode horses and used swords and shields.

Here is a picture of Ancient Roman gladiators in battle 1 victor they use swords but in this painting he used a 

knife.

Augustus

23rd September 63 BC- 19 August 14th AD

Augustus was the founder of the Roman Empire and was the first Emperor ruling from 27 BC - 19 August 14 Ad (his death).

Augustus was adopted by his great-uncle Galius Julius Caesar. Augustus' great-uncle (adoptive father) was being hunted down by assassins. So Augustus formed a group with Mark Antony and Marcus Lepidus, the Assassins assassinated Ceaser at Phillipi. The Triumvirate divided the Republic among themselves it was eventually torn apart by its members, Lepidus was stripped of his position of a leader and Antony committed suicide.

First Conflict With Antony  

Antony threatened Augustus with heavily armed forces trying to get him to surrender at  Mutina The Senate stopped the violence, Antony got angry and made an  alliance with Marcus Lepidus a former  alliance with Augustus.

Augustus' Birth Mother

Augustus' birth mothers name was Atia Caesonia Atia's mothers name was Julia Caesonia and her fathers name was Marcus Atius. Atia was born 85 BC- 43 BC.

A Augustus Sculptor

This is An Augustus Sculptor 

It is known as the Augustus of Prima Porta, 1st Century

Facts: Augustus' religion was  The Roman Paganism

His name was Gaius Octavius after his biological father.

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    Riley.