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Jun 1, 2024 · Janus, in Roman religion, the animistic spirit of doorways (januae) and archways (jani). The worship of Janus traditionally dated back to Romulus and a period even before the actual founding of the city of Rome. Janus was represented by a double-faced head.
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Dec 31, 2017 · The name Janus (Ianus in Latin, as the alphabet had no j) is etymologically related to ianua, the Latin word for door. Janus himself was the ianitor, or doorkeeper, of the heavens.
- Caillan Davenport
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Feb 6, 2015 · Janus was one of the earliest of the Roman deities, sometimes referred to as the “god of gods” or diuom deo; others equated him with the Etruscan god Culsans. However, there are at least two notable myths concerning his origin.
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As the god of doorways, gates, and passages, Janus was often invoked at the beginning of important events, journeys, and ceremonies. He was seen as the protector of the threshold, both in a literal and metaphorical sense, overseeing all beginnings and endings.
Feb 13, 2019 · Janus was the Roman god of new beginnings, gates, doors, and time. He had two faces that looked in opposite directions and could see the past and the future.
Jan 5, 2021 · The most famous janus in Rome was the Janus Geminus (‘Twin Janus’), which was a shrine to Janus located on the north side of the Forum. This was a bronze structure with double doors on each end, with the cult statue in between them.
