The term 'GODS of Ancient Rome' refers to the deities worshipped by the ancient Romans. The most prominent of these GODS were known as the Dei, which is a Latin word meaning 'GODS'. The Dei were divided into two categories: the di indigetes, which were GODS native to Rome, and the di novensides, which were GODS adopted from other cultures. The most important GODS in the Roman pantheon included Jupiter, Juno, Minerva, Mars, and Venus. These GODS were believed to have control over various aspects of life, such as war, fertility, and justice.