Roman Religion and Civil Wars in Rome.

The ancient Romans were pagans. In temples, the Romans worshiped such gods as Jupiter, Juno, Mars, Venus. There were many pagan cults from other countries.

Civil wars began in Rome during the time of Mary and Sulla. These were two famous commanders who had their followers.

This war was followed by another civil war. The protagonist was Julius Caesar. It was from that time that the expression “to cross the Rubicon” became popular.

After the assassination, a civil war broke out over the inheritance of Caesar. Main characters: Mark Antony, Octavian Augustus, Republican forces led by Brutus and Cassius. The result of this war was the establishment of imperial power. The first emperor was Octavian Augustus.