Fides (deity) - Wikipedia In ancient Roman religion, Fides (Latin: Fidēs) was the goddess and embodiment of trust, faithfulness, and good faith (Bona Fides) [1][2] Fides was one of the original Roman virtues to be cultivated as a divinity with ceremonies and temples
THE ROMAN CONCEPT OF FIDES FIDES meant 'reliablilty', a sense of trust between two parties if a relationship between them was to exist FIDES was always reciprocal and mutual, and implied both privileges and responsibilities on both sides
Fides, Roman Goddess of Faith and Loyalty - Thalia Took Unlike most personified virtues, Fides was honored from the earliest times, and She was said to be a favorite of Numa, the legendary second King of Rome who was credited with establishing many of the oldest customs, both religious and political
Fides - Encyclopedia. com The Roman goddess Fides is the personification of an idea that in itself is secular: the idea of "confidence" (fides ) and, especially (in a more derivative sense of fides ), the "good faith" or "trustworthiness" that inspires confidence
Fides Definition Meaning | YourDictionary Fides definition: (Roman mythology) Roman <a>goddess< a> of <a>trust< a> and <a>loyalty< a> Her Greek equivalent was Pistis
Fides - World Mythos Fides was a significant figure in Roman culture, reflecting the importance of loyalty and reliability in both personal relationships and civic life As a deity, she was venerated by the Romans for her role in maintaining social order and moral integrity