Ops
Ops, the very embodiment of abundance, presided over the earth’s fertility. From the seeds sown in the ground to the bountiful harvests reaped, her influence ensured the land’s prosperity.
Symbols: Lions, tambourine, crown, grains and cornucopia
Parents: Caelus and Terra
Siblings: Saturn and Janus
Consort: Saturn
Children: Jupiter, Neptune, Juno, Pluto, Ceres and Vesta
Festivals: Opiconsivia
Greek equivalent: Rhea
Roman tradition credits Titus Tatius, a Sabine king, with establishing the veneration of Ops. This decision proved to be a wise one, for Ops soon became a beloved matron – the very embodiment of prosperity and abundance. Her influence extended far and wide, ensuring bountiful harvests and overflowing granaries. As a testament to her importance, a grand temple dedicated to Ops graced the prestigious Capitoline Hill, a powerful symbol of her role in the heart of Roman life.
