Pax
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'''Pax''' is the Roman goddess of peace. | '''Pax''' is the Roman goddess of peace. | ||
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(Field of Mars, the god of war), she had a minor sanctuary called the | (Field of Mars, the god of war), she had a minor sanctuary called the | ||
Ara Pacis, dedicated to her on January 30, 9 B.C. Her temple was on | Ara Pacis, dedicated to her on January 30, 9 B.C. Her temple was on | ||
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celebrated (in both senses of the word) as Pax Romana and Pax Augusta | celebrated (in both senses of the word) as Pax Romana and Pax Augusta | ||
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[[Category: Roman Gods]] | [[Category: Roman Gods]] |
Latest revision as of 22:11, 28 August 2009
Pax is the Roman goddess of peace.
"On the Campus Martius
(Field of Mars, the god of war), she had a minor sanctuary called the
Ara Pacis, dedicated to her on January 30, 9 B.C. Her temple was on
the Forum Pacis (Templum Placis) built on the site of a meat market by
Vespasian, which was dedicated in A.D. 75. She was depicted in art
with olive branches, a cornucopia and a sceptre. Pax became
celebrated (in both senses of the word) as Pax Romana and Pax Augusta
from the 2nd century B.C.