god
Jupiter
also: Iuppiter, Jupiter the greatest
The supreme Roman god, invoked as witness of oaths and good faith; Sulla calls on 'Jupiter the greatest' to witness against Bocchus's suspected treachery.
Reading notes
- The Jugurthine War §107 Jupiter
The chief Roman god and guardian of oaths; Sulla calls 'Jupiter the greatest' to witness Bocchus's suspected bad faith.
- The Histories §Macr.4 Jupiter
The supreme Roman god; Macer asks scornfully whether the people await a god's leave to act for themselves.