Visual Guide to Ancient Roman Gods & Heroes (Image Gallery) p. 2

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by Arienne King
published on 17 September 2020

Juno Sospita

by Mark Cartwright
published on 23 January 2016

Juno was the wife of Jupiter, the goddess of marriage and the patron goddess of Rome. Her Greek counterpart was Hera. Juno was depicted as a matron, with a veil and diadem. In her more protective aspects, she was depicted wearing a goatskin cloak or wielding arms. Pictured: a colossal statue of Juno Sospita (the Saviour). 2nd century CE. (Vatican Museums, Rome)

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