Jupiter

Roman mythology underwent several phases and changes, but mostly their chief god was Jupiter. Jupiter was the Supreme Being of Roman mythology. He may or may not have been fathered by another, had brothers and sisters, etc. However towards the end phase of pagan Rome, Jupiter was increasingly seen as being akin to the one god of Judaism and ancient Zoroastrianism. 
AKA: Jove. 
== Facts: ==
-Jupiter was highly important to Rome, both in terms of religion as well as everyday life. Law, civics, philosophy, and medicine were often impacted by the practices associated with Jupiter. The entire Roman Republic was founded on the idea that the people of Rome were united by the sacred oaths and laws that were enforced by Jupiter.
-Jupiter was very much a god of law and order. His law was believed to be the foundational principles of the Roman Republic itself. 
-Jupiter's sacred animal was the Eagle, a bird of prey which was preferred by Roman priests and magick-users in the art of Auspice. 
-One of Jupiter's features was His use of lightning and thunderbolts, a clear connection to Zeus (the Romans considered Jupiter to be the Roman equivalent of the Greek Zeus). 
-While the city of Rome and the ensuing Roman Republic/Empire was founded by Romulus and Remus, two demigods sired by Mars, the law and religion which kept Rome woven together was believed to have its foundation in Jupiter. Many Romans believed the success of the Roman Empire was because of their people's fierce devotion to Jupiter. 
-Jupiter seems to have had several nicknames or alterations of His name, including Jove and Diespitter. 
-The Imperial Cult of Rome, the leading religious sect within Rome for much of its history, was headed by priests devoted primarily to Jupiter. 
-When Julius Ceasar returned triumphant from his battles in Gaul and had become sole leader of the Republic, he marches through Rome in a triumph with his face colored red like the sun. This was actually a very religious gesture designed to make him appear as Jupiter since Jupiter was often depicted with the face of the sun. 
-Obviously, any Theist worth his or her's salt will have at least a nominal connection to Jupiter if they are members of the Brotherhood of the Wolf. Many Theists who take an interest in European identity and culture will also study the Name of Jupiter. 
-Jupiter emphasized those aspects of God which were major virtues of the Roman people, primarily law, war and kingship. Theists who follow this Name will find themselves getting better at all three and probably developing abilities based around them. 
-Obviously, Theists who follow this Name will be shown favor by the gods of the Roman Pantheon and their followers. 
== References: ==
-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jupiter_(mythology)
-https://pantheon.org/articles/j/jupiter.html 
Category:God
Category:Brotherhood Of The Wolf
Category:Pagan