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Moneta

October 9, 2022 by WeirdItaly

The term “Moneta” was used to refer to two different goddesses in Roman mythology: Juno Moneta and the goddess of memory, who was named after … Read more

Viriplaca

October 4, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Viriplaca was the Roman goddess who “soothes the anger of man”; she was an attribute of Juno, and described her ability to restore peace between … Read more

Quiritis

October 1, 2022 by WeirdItaly

The Sabine goddess of motherhood was named Quiritis. She was frequently linked to defense. Later, Quiritis was associated with the goddess Juno, who was occasionally … Read more

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Juno, the Goddess of Fertility, Protectress of the State

October 11, 2022September 27, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Juno is a deity of the Roman religion, linked to the lunar cycle of the primitive Italic peoples. Juno was the ancient deity of marriage … Read more