Jupiter

Pantheon: Roman
Titles:
Alternate Names/Spellings: Diespiter
Gender: Male

Jupiter is the god of the skies and weather. Anywhere lightning struck was sacred to him. Jupiter is often associated with Zeus. His main festivals were held of March 15th, May 15th, and October 15th, though he was worshipped during many other festivals as well.

Jupiter Capitolinus: part of the Capitoline Triad. The Ludi Romani were dedicated to him, and his festival took place on September 13th.
Jupiter Conservator Orbis: Jupiter, Savior of the World
Jupiter Dapalis: god of boundries
Jupiter Dolichenus: the very popular Roman fusion of Jupiter and Doliche. He is associated with Baal.
Jupiter Elicius: god of thunder
Jupiter Feretrius: had a temple on the Capitoline. His symbol is the oak tree.
Jupiter Lapis: god of lightning. Stones used to make oaths on are sacred to him.
Jupiter Liber: god of creativity
Jupiter Libertas: his festival was held on April 13th
Jupiter Lucetius: bringer of light
Jupiter Optimus Maximus: Jupiter the Best and Greatest -- his consort is Juno Regina.
Jupiter Pistor: god of bakers
Jupiter Pluvius: god of rain
Jupiter Stator: "stayer of the rout" -- his festivals were held on June 27th and September 5th
Jupiter Victor: Victorious Jupiter -- his festival was held on April 13th

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