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'''Roman Paganism''' was the [[Polytheism|polytheistic]] tradition practiced in the [[Roman Empire]] before [[Christianity]] became the dominant faith. It involved the worship of a pantheon of gods and goddesses, such as [[Jupiter (Roman god)|Jupiter]], [[Juno (Roman god)|Juno]], [[Mars (Roman god)|Mars]], [[Venus (Roman god)|Venus]], and [[Minerva (Roman god)|Minerva]], each overseeing specific aspects of life, nature, and society.

[[File:0 Jupiter - Louvre MR 254 - Louvre-Lens (2).JPG|thumb|Jupiter, the "king of the gods"]]

'''Roman Paganism''' was the [[Polytheism|polytheistic]] [[Paganism|pagan]] tradition practiced in the [[Roman Empire]] before [[Christianity]] became the dominant faith. It involved the worship of a pantheon of gods and goddesses, such as [[Jupiter (Roman god)|Jupiter]], [[Juno (Roman god)|Juno]], [[Mars (Roman god)|Mars]], [[Venus (Roman god)|Venus]], and [[Minerva (Roman god)|Minerva]], each overseeing specific aspects of life, nature, and society.

Roman Paganism included public ceremonies, temple worship, and household rituals dedicated to household deities like the [[Lares (Roman gods)|Lares]] and [[Penates (Roman gods)|Penates]]. The religion was deeply integrated into Roman culture, politics, and identity, with [[Roman Emperor|emperors]] often participating as high priests. Over time, Roman religion absorbed deities and practices from conquered regions, creating a syncretic tradition that blended various cultural influences.

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-'''Roman Paganism''' was the [[Polytheism|polytheistic]] tradition practiced in the [[Roman Empire]] before [[Christianity]] became the dominant faith. It involved the worship of a pantheon of gods and goddesses, such as [[Jupiter (Roman god)|Jupiter]], [[Juno (Roman god)|Juno]], [[Mars (Roman god)|Mars]], [[Venus (Roman god)|Venus]], and [[Minerva (Roman god)|Minerva]], each overseeing specific aspects of life, nature, and society.
+[[File:0 Jupiter - Louvre MR 254 - Louvre-Lens (2).JPG|thumb|Jupiter, the "king of the gods"]]
+'''Roman Paganism''' was the [[Polytheism|polytheistic]] [[Paganism|pagan]] tradition practiced in the [[Roman Empire]] before [[Christianity]] became the dominant faith. It involved the worship of a pantheon of gods and goddesses, such as [[Jupiter (Roman god)|Jupiter]], [[Juno (Roman god)|Juno]], [[Mars (Roman god)|Mars]], [[Venus (Roman god)|Venus]], and [[Minerva (Roman god)|Minerva]], each overseeing specific aspects of life, nature, and society.
 Roman Paganism included public ceremonies, temple worship, and household rituals dedicated to household deities like the [[Lares (Roman gods)|Lares]] and [[Penates (Roman gods)|Penates]]. The religion was deeply integrated into Roman culture, politics, and identity, with [[Roman Emperor|emperors]] often participating as high priests. Over time, Roman religion absorbed deities and practices from conquered regions, creating a syncretic tradition that blended various cultural influences.