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Janus: God of the New Year

Ancient History Fangirl

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The Mythology of Janus

Janus was considered one of the most portant gods, perhaps more important than jupiter himself. The ancient romans believed that Janus was right there at the founding of their city. To talk about his rule in the founding, we have to go all the way back to the rape of the sabine women. This is an ancient story of rome's founding, and it is a really dark one.

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