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Jupiter -- also known as Jove in English -- was the head of the Roman gods. Jupiter is the Roman equivalent of the Greek god Zeus. Jupiter was a sky god who wielded bolts of thunder.
Jupiter
Encyclopedia Mythica article on the head of the Roman gods, Jupiter. Includes a picture of Jupiter.
The Atrium - Golden Threads - Jupiter as Emperor
Classics discussion of the identification of Roman emperors with the god Jupiter. At least one emperor used the image of Jupiter on coins instead of his own.
Varro on Pagan Religion
After explaining the origin of the sky, Varro says that Jupiter comes from the words for day and father, "Diespaiter,"and those who come from Jupiter are known as dei, "deities."
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