In Roman mythology and religion, Quirinus is an early god of the Roman state. In Augustan Rome, Quirinus was also an epithet of Janus, as Janus Quirinus. His name may be derived from the Sabine word quiris `spear.` ==Etymology== Quirinus is probably an adjective meaning `wielder of the spear` (Quiris, cf. Janus Quirinus). Other suggested etymo...[Africa] Saint Quirinus is venerated as a martyr and saint of the Catholic Church. He died together with Saint Abidianus and Saint Papocinicus in Africa. ...
major Roman deity ranking close to Jupiter and Mars (qq.v.); the flamines (see flamen) of these gods constituted the three major priests at Rome. ... [2 related articles]
a pre-Roman war god often conflated with Romulus.
Quirinus was the old Italian god of war, later identified with Romulus.
Roman war god.
an ancient Roman god of war, identified with the deified Romulus; a personification of the Roman nation.