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Janus: God of the New Year

Ancient History Fangirl

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Some historians believe that jenesus was once an important sky god or creator god in very ancient times. Jan may have had ancient origins, indeed, going back thousands of years to an old proto italic or even indo european predecessor. He could be found at all corners of the earth, but some roman myths say he was an original king of latium who brought learning and civilization to his people. Other myths say that he was the original creator god, who made all the other gods, just as he was there at the beginning of founding. The romans were superstitious people known for clinging to ancient traditions just in case, even when they no longer fully understood them.

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