Mater Larum, Mother of the Lares, Mania
Numerous minor Roman deities have been linked to the Mother of the Lares. In the Arval Brethren’s archives, she appears twice as Mater Larum and … Read more
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Lares, the guardians of the hearth, fields & boundaries
In ancient Roman religion, lares served as protective deities. They may have been guardians of the hearth, fields, boundaries or fruitfulness; their origin is unknown. … Read more