Puteal with twelve divinities

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This ancient puteal, a well-head, showcases the 12 divine figures encircling its outer surface. Made in the 1st century AD, it's believed to be a testament to the rich spiritual heritage of Ancient Rome. During the roughly 12-century span of Roman civilisation, religion evolved from a homegrown, pantheistic animism into a complex system that absorbed foreign cults and the practice of Emperor worship. As the Republic and Empire matured, Roman spirituality drew heavily from the Greek pantheon, ultimately embracing Christianity in its final years. The Pantheon boasted 12 distinct divinities: Jupiter (Zeus), Juno (Hera), Minerva (Athena), Neptune (Poseidon), Venus (Aphrodite), Mars (Ares), Apollo, Diana (Artemis), Vulcan (Hephaestus), Vesta (Hestia), Mercury (Hermes), and Ceres (Demeter).