Optimus Maximus

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Optimus Maximus is an epithet of the Roman god Jupiter emphasizing his status as the supreme, most powerful, and most benevolent deity in the Roman pantheon.

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Optimus Maximus canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf epithet
theonym
associatedCity Rome
associatedTemple Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus
associatedWithPantheon Roman pantheon
linked to: Roman religion
cultCenter Capitoline Hill
emphasizesAspectOf Jupiter as most benevolent deity
Jupiter as most powerful deity
Jupiter as supreme deity
epithetOf Jupiter Optimus Maximus
honorificFor Jupiter
language Latin
linkedConcept Roman supreme god
divine favor
protector of the Roman state
sovereign authority
meaning best and greatest
refersTo Jupiter
religiousTradition ancient Roman religion
timePeriod Roman Empire
Roman Republic
titleOf Jupiter
usedIn Roman religion
Roman state cult
worshipContext Roman Senate vows
public state ceremonies
triumphal processions
worshippedBy Roman generals
Roman magistrates
Romans

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