Quirinus - Revision history

Gaius Ambrosius Artorus Iustinus at 04:11, 7 April 2008

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−	~~The Roman god~~ Quirinus ~~was~~ the ~~deification of~~ Romulus, the founder of Rome. He was served by the [[Flamen (Nova Roma)\|Flamen]] Quirinalis, one of the three major flamines who served the oldest gods of Rome. His [[feriae\|festival]], the Quirinalis, was celebrated February 17.	+	Quirinus is the deified [[Romulus]], the founder of Rome. He was served by the [[Flamen (Nova Roma)\|Flamen]] Quirinalis, one of the three major flamines who served the oldest gods of Rome. His [[feriae\|festival]], the Quirinalis, was celebrated February 17.

−	= Connections to Other Gods =	+	== Connections to Other Gods ==

−	His consort and cult partner was [[Hora]]~~, patron of the seasons~~.	+	He was son of [[Mars]] and [[Rhea Silvia]]. His mother was a descendant of [[Aeneas]]. His consort and cult partner was [[Hora]].

−	= Historical Development =	+	== Historical Development ==

−	He was originally a Sabine god, assimilated into the state cult of Rome when Rome annexed the Quirinal, a fortified settlement for whom Quirinus was the eponymous~~. He was originally a storm and thunder god~~. Under Greek influence, he lost his original attributes to Iuppiter, but continued, with Iuppiter and Mars, to form the triad of sky gods. By the time of the late Republic, he had become the deified form of Romulus. Prominent in early Rome, he faded into obscurity in later times.	+	Quirinus was originally a Sabine god of storms and thunder. He was assimilated into the state cult of Rome when Rome annexed the [[Quirinal]], a fortified settlement for whom Quirinus was the eponymous. Under Greek influence, he lost his original attributes to Iuppiter, but continued, with Iuppiter and Mars, to form the triad of sky gods. By the time of the late Republic, he had become the deified form of Romulus. Prominent in early Rome, he faded into obscurity in later times.

−	= Cult =	+	== Cult ==

	The [[feriae\|festival]] of Quirinus, called the ''Quirinalia'' was celebrated on {{Feb 17}}. However, very little is known about his cult. His sacred tree was the myrtle.		The [[feriae\|festival]] of Quirinus, called the ''Quirinalia'' was celebrated on {{Feb 17}}. However, very little is known about his cult. His sacred tree was the myrtle.

−	= Iconography =	+	== Iconography ==

	Quirinus was depicted as a bearded man, wearing a combination of military and clerical clothing.		Quirinus was depicted as a bearded man, wearing a combination of military and clerical clothing.

	[[Category:Roman Gods]]		[[Category:Roman Gods]]

Gaius Ambrosius Artorus Iustinus at 19:48, 6 April 2008

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−	The Roman god Quirinus was the deification of Romulus, the founder of Rome. He was served by the [[Flamen (Nova Roma)\|Flamen]] Quirinalis, one of the three major flamines who served the oldest gods of Rome. His [[feriae\|festival]], the Quirinalis, was celebrated on February ~~17th~~.	+	The Roman god Quirinus was the deification of Romulus, the founder of Rome. He was served by the [[Flamen (Nova Roma)\|Flamen]] Quirinalis, one of the three major flamines who served the oldest gods of Rome. His [[feriae\|festival]], the Quirinalis, was celebrated February 17.

	= Connections to Other Gods =		= Connections to Other Gods =
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	= Cult =		= Cult =

−	The [[feriae\|festival]] of Quirinus, called the ''Quirinalia'' was celebrated on ~~February 17th~~. However, very little is known about his cult. His sacred tree was the myrtle.	+	The [[feriae\|festival]] of Quirinus, called the ''Quirinalia'' was celebrated on {{Feb 17}}. However, very little is known about his cult. His sacred tree was the myrtle.

	= Iconography =		= Iconography =

Gaius Ambrosius Artorus Iustinus at 19:43, 6 April 2008

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−	The Roman god Quirinus was the deification of Romulus, the founder of Rome. He was served by the [[Flamen (Nova Roma)\|Flamen]] Quirinalis, one of the three major flamines who served the oldest gods of Rome. His festival, the Quirinalis, was celebrated on February 17th.	+	The Roman god Quirinus was the deification of Romulus, the founder of Rome. He was served by the [[Flamen (Nova Roma)\|Flamen]] Quirinalis, one of the three major flamines who served the oldest gods of Rome. His [[feriae\|festival]], the Quirinalis, was celebrated on February 17th.

	= Connections to Other Gods =		= Connections to Other Gods =
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	= Cult =		= Cult =

−	The festival of Quirinus, called the ''Quirinalia'' was celebrated on February 17th. However, very little is known about his cult. His sacred tree was the myrtle.	+	The [[feriae\|festival]] of Quirinus, called the ''Quirinalia'' was celebrated on February 17th. However, very little is known about his cult. His sacred tree was the myrtle.

	= Iconography =		= Iconography =

Gaius Ambrosius Artorus Iustinus at 19:42, 6 April 2008

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−	The Roman god Quirinus was the deification of Romulus, the founder of Rome. He was served by the [[Flamen]] Quirinalis, one of the three major flamines who served the oldest gods of Rome. His festival, the Quirinalis, was celebrated on February 17th.	+	The Roman god Quirinus was the deification of Romulus, the founder of Rome. He was served by the [[Flamen (Nova Roma)\|Flamen]] Quirinalis, one of the three major flamines who served the oldest gods of Rome. His festival, the Quirinalis, was celebrated on February 17th.

	= Connections to Other Gods =		= Connections to Other Gods =

Gaius Ambrosius Artorus Iustinus at 19:41, 6 April 2008

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−	~~The Roman god~~ Quirinus ~~was the deification of Romulus, the founder of Rome~~. ~~He was served by the [[Flamen~~]] ~~Quirinalis, one of the three major flamines who served the oldest gods of Rome. His festival, the Quirinalis, was celebrated on February 17th.~~	+	[[Image:quirinus.gif\|frame\|right\|Quirinus.]]

−	[[~~Image:quirinus.gif~~]]	+	The Roman god Quirinus was the deification of Romulus, the founder of Rome. He was served by the [[Flamen]] Quirinalis, one of the three major flamines who served the oldest gods of Rome. His festival, the Quirinalis, was celebrated on February 17th.

	= Connections to Other Gods =		= Connections to Other Gods =

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The Roman god Quirinus was the deification of Romulus, the founder of Rome. He was served by the [[Flamen]] Quirinalis, one of the three major flamines who served the oldest gods of Rome. His festival, the Quirinalis, was celebrated on February 17th.

[[Image:quirinus.gif]]

= Connections to Other Gods =

His consort and cult partner was [[Hora]], patron of the seasons.

= Historical Development =

He was originally a Sabine god, assimilated into the state cult of Rome when Rome annexed the Quirinal, a fortified settlement for whom Quirinus was the eponymous. He was originally a storm and thunder god. Under Greek influence, he lost his original attributes to Iuppiter, but continued, with Iuppiter and Mars, to form the triad of sky gods. By the time of the late Republic, he had become the deified form of Romulus. Prominent in early Rome, he faded into obscurity in later times.

= Cult =

The festival of Quirinus, called the ''Quirinalia'' was celebrated on February 17th. However, very little is known about his cult. His sacred tree was the myrtle.

= Iconography =

Quirinus was depicted as a bearded man, wearing a combination of military and clerical clothing.

[[Category:Roman Gods]]