Roman Values: The Virtues and Religion
Q: What is a “virtue”?
A: A virtue is a behavior showing high moral standards. The word “virtue” comes from the Latin word “virtus” which means honor. They were expected to be shown by and taught to all Roman citizens.
Q: What are some of the Roman virtues?
A: Most of the virtues are the same concepts we have today, such as truthfulness, dignity, and self-control.
Q: Were the virtues linked to religion?
A: Most virtues had a personification or deity in Roman religion.
Q: Is Roman mythology similar to Greek mythology?
A: Yes, many gods in Roman mythology are borrowed from Greek mythology and renamed. But there are still differences in myths, traditions, and beliefs.
Q: How many gods are there in Roman mythology?
A: There are 12 main gods, as well as other deities.
Q: Did Roman religion have sacrifice?
A: Yes, a few different kinds. Food offerings were part of daily life. Animal sacrifices were done in public, one of the events being the oath-taking of the consuls each year.
A: A virtue is a behavior showing high moral standards. The word “virtue” comes from the Latin word “virtus” which means honor. They were expected to be shown by and taught to all Roman citizens.
Q: What are some of the Roman virtues?
A: Most of the virtues are the same concepts we have today, such as truthfulness, dignity, and self-control.
Q: Were the virtues linked to religion?
A: Most virtues had a personification or deity in Roman religion.
Q: Is Roman mythology similar to Greek mythology?
A: Yes, many gods in Roman mythology are borrowed from Greek mythology and renamed. But there are still differences in myths, traditions, and beliefs.
Q: How many gods are there in Roman mythology?
A: There are 12 main gods, as well as other deities.
Q: Did Roman religion have sacrifice?
A: Yes, a few different kinds. Food offerings were part of daily life. Animal sacrifices were done in public, one of the events being the oath-taking of the consuls each year.
In ancient Rome, the different virtues were all part of Roman values. Things like spiritual authority, truthfulness, dignity and self control were expected of people to be considered an example of good character in the Roman world. They were also taught to the future generations so that they would also be good Roman citizens. Many of the virtues were personified as deities in the religion. Roman mythology was similar to Greek mythology, mostly in the way that almost every Roman deity was borrowed from Greek religion. There are 12 main god and goddesses in both religions.