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Ancient Roman Temples

By Areeka and Jess. Ancient Roman Temples. Ancient roman temples. - Built in honour of the Gods and Goddesses - Gifts were often given in public temples and they were most likely in the form of a sacrificed animal

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Ancient Roman Temples

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  1. By Areeka and Jess Ancient Roman Temples

  2. Ancient roman temples... - Built in honour of the Gods and Goddesses - Gifts were often given in public temples and they were most likely in the form of a sacrificed animal - It was believed that if the Gods were made happy, there worshippers would receive good fortune in return. - Not only public temples were used, each household would have a room in the house dedicated as a shrine. - Shrines in the home were common as it was believed their Gods would protect the home and family.

  3. Temples:The pantheon

  4. The pantheon... • Use of the Temple: • - Was originally a Pagan Temple built for worship • The temple is now used as a Christian Church • - The word Pantheon means ‘every God’ and the temple was originally built for the worship of all Olympic Gods. • Appearance: • The Pantheon is one of the best preserved • monuments • The Oculus is located in the centre of the Temples • roof and is the only light source in the building • There are statues of Gods located at several points • around the Temple • Had golden tiles

  5. The pantheon... • History of the Temple: • Built by Marcus Agrippa (27BC) and was • rebuilt, after a fire, in 126 AD by emperor • Domitian, but was stuck by lightning and • burnt down for a second time. • It was then re-built with a totally different • design that was hoped would last longer. • Was the largest dome in the world until • 1436 when the Florence Cathedral was • built • After Christianity replaced paganism in • Rome, the Pantheon was abandoned as • public pagan worship became prohibited • The Temple then became used as a • Christian Church and was dedicated to the • Virgin Mary and all Martyrs

  6. Temples:bellona

  7. History of the temple The temple of Bellona was built as a dedication to the War Goddess, Bellona. This temple sits next to the temple of Apollo Sosianus and the theatre of Marcellus. It was identified from the remains of a recovered podium during the 1930’s and it was vowed in 296BC by Appius Claudius Caecus after a victory was achieved against the Etruscans. The location of the temple of Bellona made it a suitable place for the senate to meet returning generals.

  8. Features of the temple • There are many different unique features of the temple of Bellona. Some of these features include: • It is a small building • There are two columns on each side at the front • Three front steps to the entrance of the temple • The whole temple is made of brick • It is traditional ritual in which the Romans throw a spear over one of the columns whenever Rome declares war.

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