Ancient Greek and Roman mythologies honored Apollo and his son Asclepius as gods in charge of healing. But whereas Asclepius healed diseases of the body, Apollo was in charge of curing the world ...

These are the cream of the crop when it comes to Roman gods and goddesses. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most enduring members of the Roman pantheon.

The head of a clay figurine depicting the Roman god Mercury has been uncovered in Kent, England. Archaeologists say the 2,000-year-old statue’s body was nowhere to be found.

The trade and travel that was integral to the Roman Empire made it easy for the worship of gods to spread abroad and Isis came to be worshipped across the Empire.

The head of a Roman pipeclay figurine depicting the god Mercury found at Smallhythe Place in Kent, England. Fewer than 10 pipeclay Mercury figurines have been discovered so far from Roman Britain.

Vesta was the native Roman goddess of the fireplace and the six virgins tended the sacred fire, baked sacred salt cakes (mola salsa) and oversaw the care of sacred objects in the temple.