Religion is faith, a belief, something to aid with the problems of life.
The people of ancient Rome had many gods and goddesses. The Romans believed that if they appeased their gods and goddesses, the divinities would help them by blessing the crops to make them fertile or by watching over the family to keep them safe. The Romans also believed that when they angered or disobeyed the gods they would be punished severely. Their religion was not like Christianity where one loves and trusts God. The Roman religion was municipal not personal.