:: Di Indigetes ::

There are two classes of Roman gods, the di indigetes being one of them.  They were the original gods of the Roman state.  30 gods were honoured with special festivals on the calendar.  These gods represented the practical needs of daily life.  Characters of the indigetes and their festivals show that the early Romans were, as well as members of the agriculture community, were also fond of war and fighting. The di indigetes included Janus and Vesta guardians of the door and hearth, the Lares, protectors of the feild and house, Pales, ensuror of the pasture, Saturn the sowing, Ceres protector of the growth of grain, Pomona the fruit, and Consus and Ops, the harvest Mars and Quirnus.  In earlier times, these gods had little individuality.

:: De Novensides ::

The other class of Roman gods is the De Novensides, also known as the Novensides, later divinities who were introduced in the historical period. The Roman gods basically represented the practical needs of daily life. Each god was accorded to rites and offerings that were considered proper.