Why Was the God Janus Important to Romans

question 67

Multiple Choice

Why was the god Janus important to Romans?

• A) He had two faces.
• B) The month January is named for him.
• C) He had a temple.
• D) The doors of his temple at Rome indicated whether Rome was at war or at peace.
• E) Doors signify beginnings and endings.

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