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A ritual venerating this deity with the epithet Curiatus commemorates Horatius’ atonement for killing his sister. Due to a similar physical appearance, this deity is regarded as an equivalent to the Etruscan god Culśanś. This deity is credited with inventing the first coins. This deity gave a white hawthorn as recompense for his raping Cranaë, leading her to become the goddess (*) Cardea. This deity fathered Fontus by the goddess of wells and springs, Juturna. (10[1])This deity caused a volcanic spring to erupt and burn the men of Tatius who tried to rescue the Sabine women. During times of war, the doors of this deity’s (10[1])shrines would be left open. (-5[1])For 10 points, name this two-faced Roman god (10[1])of beginnings and doorways who lends his name to the first month. ■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: Janus [accept Ianus]
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