Temple Of Portunus

My building is called the Temple of Portunus also known as the Temple of Fortuna Virilis.(Nancy H. Ramage and Andrew Ramage)  It is translated to Temple of Manly Fortune.(Smart History) It dates back to 100 BC over 2,000 years ago and was based in the Republican Era. Its purpose was to be dedicated to the God of Portunus, “a divinity associated with livestock, keys, and harbors” (Smart History). The significance was to show off political or military accomplishments or monumental dedications. (Smart History) The materials used to for the building include stone for the columns and also wood, terracotta, and mudbrick for structures and and italic customs inside. (Smart History) This temple has ionic columns which are believed to be there for decorative causes because of how large the interior space is. (Smart History) The Temple of Portunus also has stairs only in the front of the building which explains that the temple is Roman, it is often mistaken for being Greek because it is derived from the greek architectural style of the length to width ratio but it is clearly shown that the temple is roman. (Fred S. Kleiner). The Temple of Portunus also called Temple of Fortuna Virilis is located in Rome, Italy adjacent to the East Bank of the Tiber River (Nancy H. Ramage and Andrew Ramage). It is also adjacent to circular temple of the Corinthian order and parallel in the Temple of the Sibyl. The historical figures linked with this temple of course is the God Portunus, “the temple as belonging to the God Fortuna.” (Smart History)

Grace Moundas

Sources:
Smart History
Nancy H. Ramage and Andrew Ramage
Fred S. Kleiner