Vejovis, in Roman religion, a god of uncertain attributes, worshiped at Rome between the two summits of the Capitoline Hill (the Arx and the Capitol) and on Tiber Island (both temples date from just after 200 bc) and at Bovillae, 12 miles southeast of Rome.

Vejovis or Vejove (Latin: Vēiovis or Vēdiovis; rare Vēive or Vēdius) was a Roman god of Etruscan origins (Etruscan: 𐌔𐌉𐌕𐌄𐌅, romanized: Vetis, or 𐌔𐌉𐌅𐌉𐌄𐌅, Veivis). Vejovis was portrayed as a young man, holding a bunch of arrows (or lightning bolts), or a pilum, in his hand, and accompanied by a goat.

Nov 23, 2018 · Vejovis (sometimes spelt Vediovis) was an obscure Roman deity. He is poorly attested in both written sources and archaeology, and his nature is debated by scholars.

The Temple of Veiovis in ancient Rome was the temple of the god Veiovis, built sometime in the early 1st century BC. The temple was sited in the saddle of ground "inter duos lucos", between two sacred groves, one on the Arx and one on the Capitolium (the …

Veiovis, a shadowy figure in Roman religion, embodied a fascinating paradox. While later revered as a healer, his original role remains shrouded in mystery.

Sep 23, 2021 · And therefore … a brief look at the likely Indo-European positioning for a lesser-known Roman figure – the deific known as ‘Vejovis’ (‘Veiovis’, sometimes ‘Veiove’ or ‘Vejove’) or ‘Vedius’ / ‘Vediovis’.

Dec 17, 2024 · Veiovis is a compelling figure in Roman mythology, representing the complex themes of justice and vengeance. His origins, attributes, and the legends surrounding him provide insight into the ancient Roman worldview.

This paper examines the history of the Roman god Veiovis, particularly in relation to his identification as a deity depicted on a series of first century BC Roman Republican denarii.

Vedovus festival was a festival in honor of Vedovus (other names: Vediovis, Vedius, Veiovis, Vendius). Vedovus was a very old Roman deity associated with death, swamps, volcanic movements and earthquakes.

Veiovis is explained by Festus (p. 379, ed. Miller) to mean " little Jupiter" (comp. Ov. Fast. 3.445 ); while others interpret it " the destructive Jupiter," and identify him with Pluto.