Spes

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Roman coin dated to 103 BC, showing Spes.

Spes was the personification of hope in Ancient Rome, especially the hope to have children, and the hope for a good harvest. Spes also has a counterpart in Greek Mythology, called Elpis. Usually, Spes was portrayed as a girl, on her toes. It was depicted as wearing clothes similar to Venus. Spes was venerated in Rome, at least from the 5th century BC.

Spes Media

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  Columns from the Temple of Spes at the Forum Olitorium were incorporated into the San Nicola in Carcere church

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  The Temple of Spes with those of Piety and Juno Sospita at the Forum Olitorium, drawn by Lanciani

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  The area of the Forum Olitorium and Theater of Marcellus in the scale model of ancient Rome at the Museum of Roman Civilization