Jupiter

Jupiter, otherwise known as Jove, is the chief deity of the Roman Pantheon. Within Imperivm Romanvm, Jupiter is held as the supreme godhead and ultimate ruler of the universe. Among Greek polytheists, he is known as Zeus.

Worship

The rites of Jupiter are tended by an archflamen known as the Flamen Dialis. In a distinct difference from Ancient Romans, Roman Hellenists within Imperivm Romanvm revere Jupiter under several unique epithets not present in antiquity.

Epithets

Jupiter Anemoius

The cult of Jupiter Anemoius was founded by Senator Gaius Usonius Nicolaus. The epithet Anemoius derives from the neologism anemoia, coined by The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, defined as, “nostalgia for a time you’ve never known”. The word itself derives from two Greek roots, anemos 'wind' + noos 'mind'. Many Roman Hellenists have previously expressed a longing for antiquity, and revered Jupiter in a capacity as the overseer and preserver of Roman identity. The epithet of Anemoius was coined to give proper terminology for a capacity of worship many New Romans had already naturally developed.

Temples

Temple of Jupiter Anemoius

Several key temples are planned for the forthcoming Oppidum Project; chief among them will be the Temple of Jupiter Anemoius, which will function in a similar capacity to the Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus that once sat atop the Capitoline Hill.