Religion played a very important role in the daily life of the Romans.

Early Roman religion was animistic in nature.

Early Romans were very superstitious. They believed that spirits inhabited everything around them including people.

Rhea Silvia was forced to become a vestal virgin so that she would not have any children who might try to take back the throne.

Romans did not like to visit temples. They preferred to stay at home.

Romans believed that gods were only imaginary figures and had nothing to do with their lives.

Romulus and Remus were sons of Jupiter.

The Roman gods were often represented by animals such as lions, cats, rams, and crocodiles.

Ancient Romans believed in reincarnation.

The Romans built huge, fancy temples for their gods.

Romulus and Remus were rescued by a she-wolf who fed them with her own milk and cared for them.

Romulus became the first King of Rome.

Domestic cult practices separated Ancient Roman religion from Ancient Greek religion.

Romans celebrated about 200 major festivals each year.