The Symbols Of Jove: The King Of The Gods

To begin, The King of the Gods was Jupiter. The ancient Romans called him many things, including dies pater (shining father), Jupiter Optimus Maximus (all-good, all powerful), and in English is known as Jove. On top of these names he had a few lesser known names such as Caelestis (heavenly), Totans (thunderer) and many others. Jove was the god of the light and sky and was sworn to protect both it and the other Gods. Symbols of Jove were the thunderbolt and the eagle. The thunderbolt was the ultimate symbol of the god Jupiter. It represented everything he was, ruler of the skies and commander over the elements. Using a thunderbolt as a weapon, Jupiter could prove his holiness. Pliny the Elder wrote of his thunderbolt saying they “are the fires of the three upper planets.” The second symbol of Jove is the eagle. It is written that the eagle was used as Jupiter’s personal messenger. Though it has some other meanings as well. Pliny the Elder wrote that the eagle served as one of the signa militaria (military symbols). The eagle was also used in the crowning of a new emperor, when one emperor was crowned an eagle was released. This eagle is said to bring the soul of the previous emperor up to Olympus to become deified. …show more content…
She was wife of Jupiter and mother of Mars and Vulcan. She was considered the patron goddess of the Roma and was worshiped in unison with her husband, Jupiter, on the Capitol. She is considered the goddess of marriage and motherhood, her symbols consist of the peacock, cow and wedding ring. The peacock is one symbol because of an ancient myth in which Hera turns the hundred eyes of Argus into eye-like images on the tail of peacock. The cow is said to represent her eyes, being called “cow-eyed” and all seeing. The third and final symbol of Hera is the wedding ring. She is considered the goddess of marriage and thusly, people dedicate their rings to honor her and receive her