In ancient Roman religion and myth, Janus (/ ˈ dʒ eɪ n ə s / JAY-nəs; Latin: Ianvs [ˈi̯aːnʊs]) is the god of beginnings, gates, transitions, time, duality, doorways, [2] passages, frames, and …

Some scholars regard Janus as the god of all beginnings and believe that his association with doorways is derivative. He was invoked as the first of any gods in regular liturgies. The …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

2022年2月9日 · In the Roman pantheon, Janus was the god of beginnings, gates, doors and transitions. Image: Head of Janus, Vatican museum, Rome. World History Edu explores the …

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 …

2024年10月5日 · Janus stands out as a significant figure in Roman mythology, embodying the themes of beginnings, endings, and transitions. His duality serves as a powerful symbol that …

2025年1月1日 · Janus, the Roman God of beginnings and endings, plays a critical role in mythology as the overseer of transitions. Often depicted with two faces, he symbolizes the …