Pantheon - The Romans: An introductory guide to ancient Roman religion

by Rachel S. Roberts

Enter through the Gates of Ancient Rome to meet the Roman Pantheon! Explore the deities, the beliefs, and the sacred landscape that birthed not just a city but also an empire. Ancient Rome was known as the 'City of a Thousand Gods' and was believed to be destined for greatness through the patronage and presence of those gods. The Romans  Who were the deities and heroes that motivated and inspired the Roman people? What was the mythology that defined the Roman sense of belonging and identity? What was the religion that gave Roman life its structure and purpose? And how were the everyday lives of Romans moulded by religious beliefs, practices, and rites of passage?

248 pages, Paperback

Published February 17, 2026

About the author

Rachel is the author 'Lupa. She-Wolf of Rome', 'Wolf. Embody Your Inner Wolf' and 'Pantheon. The Romans', as well as a sacred dance teacher, priestess, women's empowerment and flower essence coach.

Rachel is the creatrix of Wolf Woman Rising, a wisdom school where she empowers you to embody your wisdom, reclaim your authentic, wild, untamed self and create a life lived on purpose. Through online community, courses and training, as well as in-person retreats and workshops she initiates all in the embodied mythology, nature alchemy & divine connection.

Her desire has always been to create a bridge between history and spirituality, mythology and well-being; transmuting mythology into embodied wisdom, so that it becomes a tool of healing, empowerment and awakening for men and women. Described by students as inspiring and encouraging, Rachel uses over 17 years’ experience of teaching and training to guide your empowerment journey.

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Reviews

[Ashlyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think this book is excellent for people who do not know a lick about Roman religion, I think Rachel did a good job with putting the information in a concise way to help the reader to understand and I did like how she focused on the historical perspectives and sources rather than trying to blend so much of modern paganism.

My only criticism I do feel as though the book should’ve have a guide on how to worship the Roman gods properly because it’s a very important piece of information on how to address the deities in question there is no guide or anything that mentions of cleansing before worshipping, that you need to veil, or what gestures to perform. At least give the reader that option.

Then the matter of Lupa being a goddess, there is no direct evidence that the She-wolf that saved Romulus and Remus was a goddess. Animal worship was not common if not existed in Roman or even pre Roman usually it’s associated with the deity. Mars is associated with wolves and a wolf is saving the sons of Mars. Also the fact that Lupa may or may not have been a prostitute the wife of Faustulus and associated with fertility. Lupercalia was only associated with Lupus or Lupercus like a Faunus character, the Lupercal cave where the twins were being nursed was probably a sacred site, but then again Historians do not know for certain and there is no such evidence pointing that Lupa was a deity with a cult or flamen. Romulus was the only divine figure in that mythical story.