Jupiter

Lord of the sky, of the lightning, of the storm, father and master of the gods, he's the hightest deity of hte Roman pahtneon. In fact, he's called Jupiter Optimus Maximus, "the best and greatest," as he embodies all divine qualities to their ultimate degree. In Achaia he's worshipped with the name of Zeus. In many regions, he's also worshipped with other names in conjunction with local deities: Serapis and Ammon in Egypt, Hadad in Syria, Eacus in Iberia, and Taranis among the Celts. As lord of creation, he's the one who imposed rules and laws upon men, and for this reason he's the guarantor of oaths. He punishes with the utmost harshness those who break a primise of the human and divine laws, or betray trust. He guards with particular severity the pact that our people have made with the gods, the Pax Deorum. Any transgression is immediately punished and unleashes his fury. On the other hand, he's a powerful ally to those respectful of rules, and it's thanks to his favor that the Roman people have extended their Empire over the most part of the known lands. The most majestic temple dedicated to Jupiter rises on the Capitoline hill and with its size it dominates the entire city. In every city over which Rome has extended its power, there is a temple dedicated to Jupiter and the two other deities that represent Rome's power: Juno and Minerva. Jupiter is portrayed as a mighty man, bearded and long haired, who sits on a throne and holds a bundle of lightning bolts in his hand.