06 February 2026

Major Roman Deities

A more complete list is available at A Long List of Deities.

Aesculapius

The domain of Aesculapius is that of healing medicine. Suitable offerings likely include replicas of the part of the body healed, incense and wine. For more see Aesculapius – God of Medicine.

Antinous

The domain of Antinous is that of youthful masculine beauty and sexual allure. Suitable offerings include incense and wine, and wearing white may be optimal.

Apollo

The domain of Apollo is light, healing (and disease), music (especially stringed instruments), poetry, archery and prophecy. Suitable offerings include laurel, traditional Roman cakes / pastries (especially in nines), incense and wine. For more see Apollo – God of Healing, Music and the Sun and The Hyperboreans and Their Connection with Apollo.

Bacchus

The domain of Bacchus is wine and the vine, as well as libations, liberty, religious intoxication and madness. Suitable offerings include honey, traditional Roman cakes / pastries (especially in with honey poured on them), incense and wine. For more see Bacchus, the Liberator.

Castor & Pollux

The domain of Castor and Pollux is that of camaraderie and strong friendship, particularly the kind forged in war; commonly associated with sailors and men of the cavalry who travel far and wide, thus also patron Gods of sailing, travelling and horsemanship. Suitable offerings may include wine and incense.