A lararium is a small shrine or altar found in ancient Roman homes dedicated to the household gods, known as lares. It was used for daily offerings and prayers to ensure the well-being and protection of the family.
Lares: These were the specific household gods worshipped at the lararium, believed to protect and watch over the family.
Vesta: The goddess of hearth and home, often depicted in lararia alongside the lares.
Penates: Another group of deities associated with protecting the pantry and food supply, also commonly included in lararia.
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