The homes of the Roman citizens were also protected by Janus. Among his other attributes and duties in the city, he was considered the god of doorways and beginnings. As he had two faces, he could be inside and outside the home, protecting it from both sides. Janus was assisted by Cardea, goddess of hinges, Limentius, god of the threshold, and Forculus, god of the door leaves.

Angerona

She was the guardian of the sacred, hidden name of Rome. The name is now unknown, but it was extremely important since the enemies that threatened the city would have acquired power over it had they known the name, a belief shared by many cultures. Angerona may have also represented the winter solstice; her feast was held on December 21. She is depicted holding...

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