Most scientists claim that Romans adopted their gods directly from the Greeks. The reality, however, is more complicated.

Ancient Rome unfairly has a reputation for having stolen or copied their mythology and religious traditions from the Greeks ...

Vesta was the native Roman goddess of the fireplace and the six virgins tended the sacred fire, baked sacred salt cakes (mola salsa) and oversaw the care of sacred objects in the temple.

All readings may be done in English. Note that the list assumes that you will devote most of your effort to literary sources. If you wish to devote substantial time to art and archaeology as sources ...