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Jupiter Poeninus, under this name worshipped in the Alps, around the Great St Bernard Pass, where he had a sanctuary. Jupiter Sabazius , syncretization between Jupiter and Sabazius . Jupiter Solutorius , a local version of Jupiter worshipped in Spain; he was syncretised with the local Iberian god Eacus .
The Baroque-era restoration of the arms gives Jupiter a baton-like scepter in his raised hand. Among Jupiter's most ancient epithets is Lucetius, interpreted as referring to light (lux, lucis), specifically sunlight, by ancient and some modern scholars such as Wissowa. [6] The Carmen Saliare, however, indicates that it refers to lightning. [7]
The Capitoline Triad was a group of three deities who were worshipped in ancient Roman religion in an elaborate temple on Rome's Capitoline Hill (Latin Capitolium). It comprised Jupiter, Juno and Minerva. The triad held a central place in the public religion of Rome. [1]
The Archaic Triad is a hypothetical divine triad, consisting of the three allegedly original deities worshipped on the Capitoline Hill in Rome: Jupiter, Mars and Quirinus. [1] This structure was no longer clearly detectable in later times, and only traces of it have been identified from various literary sources and other testimonies.
Early Frank mythology found its roots in Germanic paganism, and the Franks would have probably worshiped gods from a German pantheon, but may have placed emphasis on the fertility gods. The German pantheon is likely to have had three central figures; Thor , the most powerful god who rules the air and sea, Wodan , god of war, and Fricco god of ...
Worship of heavenly bodies is in Islamic tradition strongly associated with Sabians who allegedly stated that God created the planets as the rulers of this world and thus deserve worship. [69] While the planetary worship was linked to devils ( shayāṭīn ), [ 70 ] abu Ma'shar al-Balkhi reported that the planets are considered angelic spirits ...
Welcome to Jupiter, Florida—a vibrant coastal town known for its stunning beaches, iconic lighthouse, and rich history. Nestled in northern Palm Beach County, Jupiter boasts a unique blend of ...
Astronomy and religion have long been closely intertwined, particularly during the early history of astronomy. Archaeological evidence of many ancient cultures demonstrates that celestial bodies were the subject of worship during the Stone and Bronze Ages. Amulets and stone walls in northern Europe depict arrangements of stars in constellations ...