The Romans did not embrace Christianity until after they had withdrawn from Caledonia. Rather than one god, they believed in many, each of which they would pray to, and offer gifts or sacrifices ...

Roman religion was divided into two. Spirits watched over people, families and households, and the paterfamilias was in charge of the household worship that honored them. Romans also had a set of ...

Roman religion involved cult worship. Approval from the gods did not depend on a person’s behavior, but on accurate observance of religious rituals. Each god needed an image – usually a statue ...