Pax

Pax

Roman Mythology by Micha F. Lindemans

Pax ("peace") is the personified Roman goddess of peace, corresponding with the Greek Eirene. Under the rule of Augustus, she was recognized as a goddess proper. She had a minor sanctuary, the Ara Pacis, on theCampus Martius, and a temple on the Forum Pacis. A festival in her honour was celebrated on January 3rd.

Her attributes are the olive branch, a cornucopia, and a scepter.

Other names: Pax Augusta

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