Take a Step Back in Time

Cardea was the Roman goddess of the door hinge. Her role was to protect the family of the house and keeps evil spirits from crossing the threshold. 

Mars was the God of War, one of the many who the Roman Army had to honour and appease before battle. Other gods included: Mithras, God and patron of soldiers; Hippona, Goddess of horses; Felicitias, Goddess of good luck; Ops, God of Plenty; Diana, Goddess of the Hunt, Strenua, God of endurance; Fides, God of Loyalty; Victoria, Goddess of victory.

Penates are known as the household Gods, although the God Penates was originally the God of Cupboards. Household Gods would be honoured at the family heath.