Iuppiter

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Iuppiter is the God of the sky, moon, winds, rain and thunder, who became king of the Gods after overthrowing his father Saturnus. The ancient name of Iuppiter was Diespiter, whose root is Dios (= Zeus, God) + Pater (= Father). As Iuppiter Optimus Maximus, he is the tutelary God of Rome. As a warrior, he is Iuppiter Stator, protector of the City and State who exhorts soldiers to be steadfast in battle. But Iuppiter has many aspects, attributes, names and epithets...

Epithets of Iuppiter

Juppiter courtesy of Vroma.jpg
  • Beissirissa
  • Brixianus
  • Conservator
  • Dolichenus
  • Elicius
  • Feretrius
  • Fulgur
  • Invictus (Unconquerable)
  • Lapis
  • Latiaris
  • Liber
  • Libertas
  • Optimus Maximus (qui avis mittat auguribus) (Greatest and Best)
  • Pater (Father)
  • Patricius
  • Pistor
  • Propugnator
  • Rex Deorum (King of the Gods)
  • Tonans
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