god
the Lares
also: Lares, household gods
Roman household guardian-deities; a freed slave would dedicate his chains to them in thanks for liberty.
Reading notes
- The Odes §3.23 Lares
The household gods she appeases with incense and this year's grain.
- The Odes §4.5 Lares
With whom each man at his second course 'mingles your godhead,' Caesar's.
- The Epodes §2 Lares
The Lares, household gods of the Roman home, before whose shrine the home-born slaves are ranged.
- The Satires §1.5 the household gods
The Lares, guardian spirits of the Roman home; a freed slave conventionally dedicated his chains to them in gratitude — the jibe is that Sarmentus is a runaway.