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Soldiers liked to worship gods who were believed to bring physical strength and success in battle. This altar was dedicated to Jupiter, the mightiest Roman god, by a cohort of Spanish infantrymen. Mars, Hercules, and Mithras were also popular gods.
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Book:
The Romans
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The Romans
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Chapter:
A Roman Fort
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