Gods – Janus

Janus – the Roman god of time, beginnings and endings, transitions, change, war and peace, as well as… doors.

Many think that all Roman gods are just renamed copies of the “original” Greek deities. However, that’s not the case. Meet Janus – the Roman god of time, beginnings and endings, transitions, change, war and peace, as well as… doors.

Janus was a peculiar deity in many ways, including in how he was worshipped, what his name actually means, and his murky origins. More has been left unknown about this deity that has been preserved through history, so let’s try to quickly go over what we do know about him.

Who was Janus?

Janus in Greek Mythology

Why Did Janus have Two Faces?

Importance of Janus in Modern Culture

FAQs About Janus

Wrapping Up

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