A handbook of legendary and mythological art (1872)
Waters, Clara Erskine Clement, 1834-1916 · New York, Hurd and Houghton · leaf 480
the highest god, hewas called Optimus Maximus. He wascalled Capitolinus and Tarpelus, from thefact that his temple was on the CapitolineHill. He was regarded as the specialprotector of Rome, and recognized on allimportant occasions, such as victories, theassumption of office by new consuls,… … Head of Olympian .Tupiter. He was Prodigalis, because hecaused all wonderful events besides determining the usual bourse ofall human afftiirs. Nothing was undertaken without seeking hisblessing, and he was regarded as the protector of justice, and the ILLUSTRATED IN ART. 463 enforcer of faith and…
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