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Jupiter is the supreme god of the Roman state, lord of the sky, lightning and thunder. As „Jupiter Optimus Maximus“ (the best and greatest Jupiter) he watched over Rome, its law and its empire. His main temple on the Capitoline Hill was the religious heart of Rome; here victorious generals made their thank-offerings after a triumphal procession. The eagle was his sacred animal and became the standard of the legions. Jupiter corresponds to the Greek Zeus, but the Romans stressed more his role as guarantor of the state and of law. The largest planet and (via „dies Iovis“) several weekday names are named after him. Together with the goddesses Juno and Minerva, Jupiter formed the Capitoline Triad, the supreme group of gods in Rome. Good to know: As Rome's supreme state god, Jupiter governs sky and weather and secures law and rule. Important treaties and oaths were sworn by Jupiter; he was the guarantor of the given word. The temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus on the Capitoline was the religious centre of the Roman state.
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the sky and thunder
As Rome's supreme state god, Jupiter governs sky and weather and secures law and rule.
💡 Did you know? Important treaties and oaths were sworn by Jupiter; he was the guarantor of the given word.
on the Capitoline Hill
The temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus on the Capitoline was the religious centre of the Roman state.
💡 Did you know? Victorious generals rode up to the Capitol in triumph to give thanks to Jupiter.
with Juno and Minerva
Jupiter, Juno and Minerva formed the Capitoline Triad, the three supreme deities of Rome.
💡 Did you know? The great temple on the Capitoline was dedicated to all three together.
Zeus
Jupiter is the Roman counterpart of the Greek father of the gods, Zeus.
💡 Did you know? The eagle was sacred to both and became the emblem of many later empires.
the largest planet
The largest planet in the solar system is named after Jupiter.
💡 Did you know? Jupiter is so large that more than 1,300 Earths would fit inside it.
the eagle
The eagle was Jupiter's sacred animal and became the standard (aquila) of the Roman legions.
💡 Did you know? If a legion's eagle was lost, it was a grave disgrace for the whole army.
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