Janus

IX

Roman god whose gates were closed during peace, referenced in the context of Numa's reign.

Chapter X: The Price of Empire and the Illusion of Peace

Roman god whose temple gates were closed during peace, referenced as a symbol of peace.

Book VII

Select god; mentioned as one of the twenty select gods and as a figure some identify with heaven or earth, but not the true God.

II

Listed among the select gods, opens the way for reception of seed.

Chapter III: How there is no reason which can be shown for the selection of certain gods, when the administration of more exalted offices is assigned to many inferior gods.

Select god assigned to beginnings and opening the way for conception.

Chapter IV

A god who lived innocently, received Saturn, and was disgraced by being depicted with multiple faces.

VII

Roman god of beginnings, identified by Varro as the world, and criticized for being given only half power over beginnings and ends.

Chapter VIII: The Absurdity of Janus Worship

Pagan god with two or four faces, whose worship is critiqued.

IX

God of beginnings, compared unfavorably to Jupiter in terms of dignity.

Whether the distinction between Janus and Jupiter is a proper one

Roman god of beginnings, equated with the world by some pagans.

Concerning the Surnames of Jupiter

Referenced as a god paired with Jupiter in the division of the world, though Augustine argues their functions are closer than those attributed to Jupiter alone.

Concerning certain stars which the pagans have called by the names of their gods

Has no star, though he is considered the world; instead has many faces on earth.

XVII

Mentioned as an example of Varro's uncertain opinions, such as whether Janus was the world.