In ancient Roman religion and myth, Janus (/ ˈdʒeɪnəs / JAY-nəs; Latin: Ianvs [ˈi̯aːnʊs]) is the god of beginnings, gates, transitions, time, duality, doorways, [2] passages, frames, and endings. …

Janus, in Roman religion, the animistic spirit of doorways (januae) and archways (jani). The worship of Janus traditionally dated back to Romulus and a period even before the actual …

In Roman mythology, Janus held a unique and significant place as the god of beginnings, transitions, and passages. His dominion over these aspects of life made him one of the most …

2022年2月9日 · Discover the major myths surrounding the origin story and abilities of Janus, the ancient Roman god of new beginnings, gates, doors and transitions.

2017年12月31日 · In Roman mythology, Janus was a king of Latium (a region of central Italy), who had his palace on the Janiculum hill, on the western bank of the River Tiber. According to …

2015年2月6日 · Janus was one of the earliest of the Roman deities, sometimes referred to as the “god of gods” or diuom deo; others equated him with the Etruscan god Culsans. However, …

2023年6月7日 · Janus was a god of the beginning and end of various events such as the seasons, months, and years. He marked the start and end of life, the beginning and end of …

2024年9月29日 · Janus stands out among the Roman gods as one of the few who does not appear to have Greek roots or a Greek equivalent. He is a complex god associated with …

2023年11月13日 · Overview of the Janus God. The two-faced Janus god is a deity with a rich history and intriguing symbolism. Among Roman gods, he was believed to be the god of …

Janus was a two-faced god of Roman mythology who kept the gate of Heaven. He was the god of beginnings and ends, and so of gates, doors, doorways and passages. He is usually depicted …