The influence of the Greek deities became so powerful in Rome that the ancient Roman deities were changed to resemble the twelve great Olympians. They did not have definitely personified gods of their own. The Romans were deep in their religious feeling, but they lacked imagination. The most prominent were originally one of the Numina who were connected with the life of the household except for Quirinus.

ACTIVITY:
Roman Lesser Deities Activity

KEY TEST WORDS: (Know the material behind these items.)
All names, titles, and major accomplishments of the Lesser Deities, the Group Deities, and the Roman Deities.

To the Underworld  

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SOURCES:
Jane Smith
Edith Hamilton's Mythology
Thomas Carpenter's and Robert Gula's Mythology Greek and Roman