arjuna-vallabha:Small altar and household gods from PompeiiCommentary on this photo from Pompeii: Mo
arjuna-vallabha:Small altar and household gods from PompeiiCommentary on this photo from Pompeii: More than a History Lesson* by writer and historian Sandra Wagner Wright: From left to right in the above picture: Genius with his companion snake bestowed procreative strength to the head of household. Jupiter protected the state. Mercury, the god of merchants, Ascelepius the god of medicine, Hercules, the god of strength, and Fortuna the goddess of luck kept everyone safe while Lares protected their homes.*tw: the link has photos of body casts from Pompeii, which may be disturbing. -- source link
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