CONCORDIA

Concordia was the Roman goddess of agreement, understanding, and marital harmony. Her Greek version is Harmonia, and the Harmonians and some Discordians equate her with Aneris. Her opposite is Discordia (or the Greek Eris).

The cult of Concordia Augusta ("Majestic Harmony") was of special importance to the imperial household. Dedicatory inscriptions to her, on behalf of emperors and members of the imperial family, were common.

In art, Concordia was depicted sitting, wearing a long cloak and holding onto a patera (sacrificial bowl), a cornucopia (symbol of prosperity), or a caduceus (symbol of peace). She was often shown in between two other figures, such as standing between two members of the Royal House shaking hands. She was associated with a pair of female deities, such as Pax and Salus--or Securitas and Fortuna. The latter pair of concepts (security and fortune) could also be represented by Hercules and Mercury.

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CONCORDIA. - The Goddess of Concord was an object of religious faith and worship with the Romans, because through her authority and influence "small things were rendered great". As Sallust expresses it, "Concordia parvae res orescuut, discordia vero dilabuntur".
A magnificent temple was erected to her honour at Rome, which, having being consumed by a fire, was rebuilt by the Senate and People. Tiberius added some splendid embellishments to that edifice, and consecrated it to DIVVS AVGVSTVS. There were also temples of Concord in other quarters of the city. The feast of this deity was celebrated on the 16th of Januart, the day when her principal temple was dedicated.

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