Visual Guide to Ancient Roman Gods & Heroes (Image Gallery) p. 21

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by Arienne King
published on 17 September 2020

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Coin of Roma or Bellona

by Trustees of the British Museum
published on 14 September 2020

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Coin of Roma or Bellona — View Full-Size Image

Bellona was the Roman goddess of warfare, her name is related to the Latin word "bellum", which means warfare. Bellona was portrayed with a helmet and often armor. She was often depicted driving a four-horse chariot with a whip. Pictured: Silver denarius minted c. 100 BCE. Rome. (British Museum)

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