Primary Music KS2: Romans - 6. Roman gods and goddesses

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Exploring the pantheon of Roman gods and goddesses.

Introduction

The chorus of this song makes the link between the many deities of Roman mythology and the planets in the night sky – Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Mercury, etc.

Mercury’s ‘Mystery Tour’ takes us to the heights of Mount Olympus, where we eavesdrop on a talent-show and hear snippets of stories about Jupiter’s thunder, Diana’s hunting, Venus spreading love, Neptune in the ocean, Apollo making music, Janus bringing in the New Year and Minerva inspiring poetry.

The song: 'Roman gods and goddesses'

Song 6: 'Roman gods and goddesses' (Vocal)

(Chorus:)
Roman gods and goddesses,
Dancing round in space,
Moving round, like planets,
Each one in their place,
Worship them in temples,
Plenty (just in case!)
Roman gods and goddesses,
Meet them, face to face!

Here comes mighty Jupiter,
Thundering along,
Keep a watch for Mars
As he sings his war-like song.
On the hunt, Diana,
Goddess of the Moon,
Spreading love is Venus,
Bringing Springtime soon.

(Chorus:) Roman gods and goddesses... (etc)

Neptune, God of Water,
Deep in ocean blue,
God of Sport, Apollo,
Music-maker too.
Ceres bringing fruitfulness
And lots of food to eat,
Then Mercury, the Messenger,
With wings upon his feet.

(Chorus:) Roman Gods and Goddesses... (etc)

Janus looks out both ways -
Brings the New Year in,
Minerva inspires poetry,
Art and medicine.
Roman gods and goddesses,
It’s hard to keep a score,
With Saturn, Cupid, Juno...
Yes and plenty more!

(Chorus:) Roman Gods and Goddesses... (etc)

Song 6: 'Roman gods and goddesses' (Backing)

Here comes mighty Jupiter,
Thundering along,
Keep a watch for Mars
As he sings his war-like song.
On the hunt, Diana,
Goddess of the Moon,
Spreading love is Venus,
Bringing Springtime soon.

(Chorus:) Roman gods and goddesses... (etc)

Neptune, God of Water,
Deep in ocean blue,
God of Sport, Apollo,
Music-maker too.
Ceres bringing fruitfulness
And lots of food to eat,
Then Mercury, the Messenger,
With wings upon his feet.

(Chorus:) Roman Gods and Goddesses... (etc)

Janus looks out both ways -
Brings the New Year in,
Minerva inspires poetry,
Art and medicine.
Roman gods and goddesses,
It’s hard to keep a score,
With Saturn, Cupid, Juno...
Yes and plenty more!

(Chorus:) Roman Gods and Goddesses... (etc)