The term HOUSEHOLD GOD can be summarized as a three-letter acronym, LAR. This acronym stands for the Latin phrase 'Lares et Penates, ' which translates to 'household gods' or 'guardians of the home.' These gods were believed to protect the home and its inhabitants from harm and misfortune. They were also thought to bring good luck and prosperity to the household. In Roman mythology, the Lares were the spirits of the dead who watched over the family and their property. The Penates were the gods of the pantry, who provided food and sustenance to the family.