In Roman mythology, there exists a god named Janus, the namesake of the month of January. He is often depicted as a two-faced god, with one face looking forward and the other looking backward, representing his role as the guardian of gates and doors, beginnings and endings. Janus is considered one of the oldest Roman deities. 🕯️ The myth of Janus begins with his birth. Some legends suggest that he was the son of Apollo and the nymph Creusa, while others claim he was the offspring of Caelus (the