How Well Do You Know Janus?

10 Questions | By Cripstwick | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 148

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In Roman mythology, Janus is the god of beginnings and endings. Thought to look to the future and the past, hence his two faces. It is a general belief that the month January is named after him.

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1.

The Etruscan equivalent‎ of Janus is...
- A.
  
  Ytr
- B.
  
  Janus
- C.
  
  Culśanś
- D.
  
  Herme
2.

In Roman religion, Janus is regarded as the spirit of...
- A.
  
  Kindness
- B.
  
  Wisdom
- C.
  
  Doorways
- D.
  
  Night
3.

Who is one of Janus' siblings?
- A.
  
  Camese
- B.
  
  Rhea
- C.
  
  Talia
- D.
  
  Searz
4.

Who is one of his children?
- A.
  
  Veti
- B.
  
  Petra
- C.
  
  Olistene
- D.
  
  Rhea
5.

Janus is also believed to be the god of...
- A.
  
  Transitions
- B.
  
  Wonders
- C.
  
  Appreciation
- D.
  
  Healing
6.

One of Janus' children is...
- A.
  
  Thyr
- B.
  
  Polies
- C.
  
  Lainx
- D.
  
  Aithex
7.

Janus is said to live in...
- A.
  
  Extremes of heaven
- B.
  
  Hades
- C.
  
  Olympus
- D.
  
  Erebus
8.

Janus' other name is...
- A.
  
  Ereptus
- B.
  
  Sund
- C.
  
  Aanusi
- D.
  
  Ianuspater
9.

Janus is associated with this god.
- A.
  
  Isa
- B.
  
  Verne
- C.
  
  Portunus
- D.
  
  Ares
10.

Janus is often invoked together with this god.
- A.
  
  Zeus
- B.
  
  Jupiter
- C.
  
  Saturn
- D.
  
  Iris