Iānus would then be an action name expressing the idea of going, passing, formed on the root *yā- < *y-eð 2- theme II of the root *ey- go from which eō, ειμι. It is cognate with Sanskrit yāti ('to go, travel'), Lithuanian jóti ('to go, ride'), Irish áth (' ford') or Serbo-Croatian jàhati ('to ride'). The name of the god Iānus, meaning in Latin 'arched passage, doorway', stems from Proto-Italic *iānu ('door'), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *ieh₂nu ('passage'). While the ancient Greeks had no known equivalent to Janus, there is considerate overlap with Culśanś of the Etruscan pantheon. As such, Janus was ritually invoked at the beginning of each ceremony, regardless of the main deity honored on any particular occasion. Janus had a ubiquitous presence in religious ceremonies throughout the year. Janus had no flamen or specialised priest ( sacerdos) assigned to him, but the King of the Sacred Rites ( rex sacrorum) himself carried out his ceremonies. ![]() As a god of transitions, he had functions pertaining to birth and to journeys and exchange, and in his association with Portunus, a similar harbor and gateway god, he was concerned with travelling, trading and shipping. The gates of a building in Rome named after him (not a temple, as it is often called, but an open enclosure with gates at each end) were opened in time of war, and closed to mark the arrival of peace. Janus presided over the beginning and ending of conflict, and hence war and peace. ![]() According to ancient Roman farmers' almanacs, Juno was mistaken as the tutelary deity of the month of January, but Juno is the tutelary deity of the month of June. The month of January is named for Janus ( Ianuarius). He is usually depicted as having two faces. In ancient Roman religion and myth, Janus ( / ˈ dʒ eɪ n ə s/ JAY-nəs Latin: Ianvs ) is the god of beginnings, gates, transitions, time, duality, doorways, passages, frames, and endings. Ianuspater ("Janus Father"), Ianus Quadrifrons ("Janus Fourfaced"), Ianus Bifrons ("Two-faced Janus")Īt the limits of Earth, at the extremity of HeavenĬanens, Aithex, Olistene, Tiberinus, Fontus Thank you for stopping by and we hope you found something you, or a loved one will adore.Statue representing Janus Bifrons in the Vatican Museums Packaging is eco friendly and dried flower petals will be added to these gift boxes as a beautiful finishing touch. Whatever it is, it will be added in free to your crystal gift box! It may be amethyst, selenite, citrine or something else beautiful and sparkly. A free silver crystal necklace chosen by us based on zodiac sign and availability will also be included. A guidance card so the recipient can learn about the properties of their crystals I'm forever adding freebies (such as raw and tumbled versions of a crystal) to these boxes. ![]() ![]() Crystals may be a mix of tumbled or raw depending on availability. These are beautiful fluorite, fascinating and good luck bringer, agate, calming sodalite, uplifting tiger eye and healing amethyst. 5 crystals specially chosen for Gemini to uplift, balance and bring joy to Gemini mind, body and spirit. Don't worry, no invoice will be included. Perfect for sending as direct gifts if you are unable to see the person on their special day, or as a ready to give gift. If you are giving this as a gift, you can leave a note at checkout and we will add a handwritten note inside one of our cards. Our star sign boxes make gorgeous gifts to send to a loved one (or to gift to yourself!)
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