The Temple Of Portunus (Fortuna virulis) Flashcards
What where the two names of the temple ?
Earlier it had been wrongly attributed to Fortunate Virilis however it was more recently correctly associated with Portunus
Who was Portunus?
God of Habours
When was the temple of Portunus constructed ?
Between 120-80 BC under the Roman Republic
Where the is the temple of Portunus located and what is that place ?
The Forum Boarium, a cattle market between the Aventine and Palatine hills
Where does the temple stand next to and why is this important ?
The river Tiber and an area of it that was a harbour during Roman times
What are the two sites ,not hills, it stands next to ?
The circular temple of Hercules and the site of the Great Alate of Hercules
Where is the Altar ?
It no longer exists
What do we know about the Altar?
Stood at the temples steps and all worship would of taken place there
Why is the temple of Portunus important ?
One of if not the best existing example of a Roman temple
Who did the Romans take inspiration from when building the Temple of Portunus ?
The Etruscans and the Greeks
How can we see Etruscan influence in the temple of Portunus ?
The podium and steps that the temple stands on
How can we see Greek influence in the temple of Portunus ?
Inclusion of the porch and free standing Collins that are at the front of the temple
Where can we see a variation of the Greek style ?
The semi engaged columns attached to the cella
Who commissioned the temple and who is the architect ?
Unknown and Unknown
What is the material used ?
Locally found stone called tufa and lime stone covered with plaster to give the effect of marble
