Lacus Juturnae is a spring or well in the Roman Forum dedicated to the nymph Juturna by Jupiter. It marks the place where the twins Castor and Pollux announced a great military victory(the Battle of Lake Regillus, 495 BCE) for Rome. The water at the Lacus Iuturnae was thought to have healing properties. The elderly and infirm would go to the spring with offerings in order to secure the assistance of Juturna in curing their malady. This page refers to the main forum in the centre of Rome. ... In Roman mythology, Juturna was the goddess of fountains, wells and springs. ... Jupiter et Thétis - by Jean Ingres, 1811. ... Castor (or Kastor) and Polydeuces (sometimes called Pollux), were in Greek mythology the twin sons of Leda and the brothers of Helen of Troy and Clytemnestra. ... In Greek mythology, Pollux was the nickname of Polydeuces, the son of Zeus and Leda and twin brother of Castor. ... The Battle of Lake Regillus was a legendary early Roman victory, won over either the Etruscans or the Latin League. ... Nickname: The Eternal City Motto: SPQR: Senatus PopulusQue Romanus Location of the city of Rome (yellow) within the Province of Rome (red) and region of Lazio (grey) Coordinates: Region Lazio Province Province of Rome Founded 21 April 753 BC  - Mayor Walter Veltroni Area    - City 1285 km²  (580 sq mi)  - Urban...