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Temple Juno Regina
On the slope of the Aventine, at the level of the Probus bridge, resides the Temple of Juno Regina. The Cassius Stairs, next to the temple allows access to the embankments.
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Heavenly Juno, nurturing Mother of the gods and mankind,
Juno Regina is the majestic Queen of Heaven and wife of Jupiter King. Queen of the Roman gods, Juno is a majestical figure, wearing a diadem on the head and clothing befitting royalty. The peacock is her symbolic animal, the cypress her tree, the cuckoo her bird. She is also associated with figs, and silver items. Juno is the protecting and guardian spirit of females. She is a very worldly goddess, taking an active role in public life and finances. Beyond this, She rules women's cycles, giving her connections with the moon. Juno is the protector and special counselor of the Roman state. She is a daughter of Saturn, sister and wife of Jupiter; the mother of Juventas, Mars and Vulcan. Together with Jupiter and Minerva, Juno is worshipped as a triad in the Temple of Juno Capitolina. As the Juno Moneta ~She who warns~ Juno guards over the finances of the empire (Temple on the Arx close to the Royal Mint). She is worshipped in many other cities where temples are built in her honor. As Juno Lucina (She who brings children into light), She offers a helping hand in every aspect or our relationships, especially the safety and happiness of women and children in those settings. The primary feast of Juno Lucina, Matronalia, is celebrated on March 1 by all Roman women. On this day, lambs and other cattle are sacrificed to her.  On July 7, Nonae Caprotinae (The Nones of the Wild Fig) is also held in honor of Juno. The month of June was named after her and is considered to be the most favorable time to marry. Juno's own warlike aspect among the Romans is sometimes apparent in her attire. She often appears armed and wearing a goatskin cloak, which is the garment favored by Roman soldiers on campaign. This warlike aspect is assimilated from the Greek goddess Athena, whose goatskin was called the 'aegis.' Sources - Encyclopedia Mythica P. Telesco's 365 Goddess: A Daily Guide to the Magic and Inspiration of the Goddess From Bill Thayer's website Iuno Regina, Templum (aedes, Liv. bis; νεώς, Dionys.; ἱερόν, Mon. Anc., Plut.): a temple on the Aventine vowed by Camillus just before the taking of Veii in 396 B.C. to the Iuno Regina of Veii (quae nunc Veios colis), and dedicated by him in 392 (Liv. V.21.3, 22.6‑7, 23.7, 31.3, 52.10). In this temple was the wooden statue of the goddess brought by Camillus from Veii (Dionys. XIII.3; Plut. Cam. 6; Val. Max. I.8.3; Rosch. II.609‑610), and it is mentioned several times in connection with gifts and sacrifices offered in atonement for prodigia (Liv. XXI.62.8; XXII.1.17; XXXI.12.9; cf. XXVII.37.7). It was restored by Augustus (Mon. Anc. iv.6), but is not mentioned afterwards. There is a strong possible etymology from Indo-European yeu or "vital force", as in English young. Such a derivation would be consistent with a descent from the mother goddess. More immediately, her Etruscan name was 'Uni.' Whether Juno comes from Uni [universe] or vice versa or neither remains to be settled. The Temple of Juno Queen was erected by the Roman General Camillus and rebuilt later by Augustus. The Cassius Stairs, next to the temple allows access to the embankments of the Tiber.
On the other side of the Temple of Juno Queen is a tiny temple, The Temple of Libertas, the first public library of Rome.
 
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