Visual Guide to Ancient Roman Gods & Heroes

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by Arienne King
published on 17 September 2020

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Copper Coin Depicting Roma

by Trustees of the British Museum
published on 12 September 2020

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Roma was the metaphorical representation of Rome and the patron goddess of the Roman Empire. Citizens living in Rome's colonies worshipped the cult of Roma as a way of demonstrating their loyalty to Rome.
She was frequently depicted as a helmeted woman, similar to Minerva or Bellona. Pictured: Coin minted in Rome c. 217-215 BCE. (British Museum)

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