(In Roman religion and mythology): a group of three deities (Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva) worshipped in the temple on the Capitoline hill; = Capitoline Trinity.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Journal Sacred Literature.
Definition of Capitoline Triad in US English:
Capitoline Triad
noun
(In Roman religion and mythology): a group of three deities (Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva) worshipped in the temple on the Capitoline hill; = Capitoline Trinity.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Journal Sacred Literature.