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. 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 shrines would be left open. For 10 points, name this two-faced Roman god of beginnings and doorways who lends his name to the first month. ■END■
ANSWER: Janus [accept Ianus]
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