Roman Gods And Religion

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Roman Gods were very influential in the everyday life of ancient Romans. The Roman gods were honored in many ways including sacrifices, prayer, rituals and burnt offerings. There were many roman gods, however, there were 12 main gods, and out of those 12, there were 3 head gods. The three head Gods were Jupiter, king of gods and ruler of the sky, Neptune, ruler of the seas and water, and Pluto, God of the underworld and death. Roman Gods and religion have significantly influenced culture from the time the religion was practiced widely. Zeus was known by myth to come down to earth in the form of animals, or man and have children with mortal women, thus making the demigod, half man, and half god. Among these demigods was Hercules son of Jupiter,