Roman Family Spirits – Lares, Penates, Manes

Roman Family Spirits – Lares, Penates, Manes

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The Roman family spirits, included the lares, manes and penates, also linked to the family, the location and the hearth of the household. They are of archaic origin, possibly predating other polytheistic deities.

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