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Faunus and Daphnis practising the Pan flute (Roman copy of Greek original)

Faunus, Pan, Innus, the God of the Forest, Plains and Fields

October 11, 2022October 9, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Faunus, the horned deity of the woods, plains, and fields in ancient Roman mythology and myth, was also known as Inuus when he made cattle … Read more

Fauna

October 9, 2022 by WeirdItaly

According to several ancient texts, the Roman goddess Fauna is either Faunus’ wife, sister, or daughter, the Roman counterpart of Pan. She was seen by … Read more

Silvanus, the god of woods and fields

January 4, 2023October 3, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Silvanus is a tutelary deity in Roman mythology; he is the god of the forests and the countryside. Silvanus may have been the inspiration for … Read more

Lupercus

October 22, 2022September 30, 2022 by WeirdItaly

The Roman god Lupercus, sometimes known as Lubercus or Luberkus guarded the harvest, farmers, and herds of wild animals. The Romans celebrated his birthday with … Read more

Februus, the god of of purification

January 4, 2023September 26, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Februus, whose name means “purifier,” was the deity of purification in pre-Christian Roman religion. The Etruscans also revered him as a deity of purification and … Read more