Why was he supposed to preside over horses? […] The greater Penates governed kingdoms and provinces; others presided over cities; and the lesser Penates watched over particular houses and families. […] Besides the spirit which watched over the family, each individual was supposed to have his Lar, or familiar genius, who watched over him from his birth. […] Penelope made no reply, but dropped her veil over her face. […] He presided over rain, sunshine, and the fruits of the earth.

Titan, the elder son, gave up to his brother Saturn, his right to reign over the dominions of his parents, that is over heaven and earth. […] She presided over History. […] Pilumnus presided over the grinding of corn, and Picumnus over the manuring of lands. […] She presided over the punishment of guilt. […] She was represented with a bandage over her eyes.