Household gods, also known as Lares, PENATES, and LaresandPenates, are deities or spirits that were believed to protect the home and family in ancient Roman religion. Lares, which is five letters long, refers to the protective spirits of a particular place, such as a city, a crossroads, or a household. PENATES, which is seven letters long, refers to the gods of the storeroom, pantry, and larder of a household. Lresndpentes, which is twelve letters long, is a combination of Lares and PENATES, and refers to the collective protective spirits of a household. Finally, LaresandPenates, which is fifteen letters long, is another combination of Lares and PENATES, and also refers to the collective protective spirits of a household.