Juventas

(Juventus, Iuventus) Roman The goddess of youth, especially of youths who had reached the age of wearing adult clothing, which usually began at age 14. Juventas also protected young men who had reached the age of preparing for active military duty, which was typically 17. Juventas appears to be a very old deity in Rome's religions, for hers is one of the oldest temples built on the Capitoline Hill, a center for religious activities in the oldest part of the city.