Fides (deity)
| Fides | |
|---|---|
Goddess of Trust, Credibility, and Good Faith | |
Fides Publica holding a cornucopia and extending a libation bowl on the reverse of a dupondius issued by Vespasian (77–78 AD) | |
| Major cult center | Rome |
| Animals | Turtle dove, eagle |
| Symbols | Military ensign, cornucopia, fruit, grain ear |
| Temple | Temple of Fides |
| Equivalents | |
| Greek | Pistis |
In ancient Roman religion, Fides (Latin: Fidēs) was the goddess and embodiment of trust, faithfulness, and good faith (Bona Fides). Fides was one of the original Roman virtues to be cultivated as a divinity with ceremonies and temples.