 The Gallic and Germanic cavalry "(auxilia)" of the Roman Imperial army regularly set up altars to the "Mothers of the Field" ("Campestres", from "campus", "field," with the title "Matres" or "Matronae").See also Magna Mater (Great Mother) following.Gods were called "Pater" ("Father") to signify their preeminence and paternal care, and the filial respect owed to them.