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
Columns from the Temple of Spes at the Forum Olitorium were incorporated into the San Nicola in Carcere church
The Temple of Spes with those of Piety and Juno Sospita at the Forum Olitorium, drawn by Lanciani
The area of the Forum Olitorium and Theater of Marcellus in the scale model of ancient Rome at the Museum of Roman Civilization
