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Why was the temple of Jupiter named after the Roman goddess Jupiter?
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∙ 13y ago
Jupiter was male, and therefore a god. The temple was built to honor Jupiter, hence having the same name.
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What was the temple of Jupiter named after?
Jupiter, king of the Roman gods.
Which goddess was the month of June named for?
May is named after the Roman goddess Maia, a minor goddess of spring and fertility and the mother of the god Hermes.
How did June get its name?
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Where did June get its name?
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The Roman Goddess of Venas is goddess of what?
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Where Jupiter is named?
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What was Jupiter named for?
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