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Artemis (seated and wearing a radiate crown), the nymph Callisto (left), Eros, and other nymphs. Antique fresco from Pompeii

Artemis

October 6, 2022 by WeirdItaly

The goddess of archery, wild animals, the forest, and female initiations, as well as the moon and the defender of virginity and modesty, Artemis is … Read more

Categories Roman deities Tags Apollo, Artemis, diana, hunt, moon, roman religion
The Triple Hecate, 1795. William Blake

Hecate, The Goddess of Magic & Crossroads

October 11, 2022October 6, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Hecate or Hekate was the goddess of magic and crossroads and was the powerful lady of darkness, reigning over evil demons, the night, the moon, … Read more

Categories Roman deities Tags Artemis, ghosts, hecate, moon, Trivia

Mena, the goddess of fertility and menstruation

October 11, 2022September 30, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Mena (also known as Mene or Dea Mena) in Roman mythology is the name of the goddess of fertility and menstruation. Mena was a minor … Read more

Categories Roman deities Tags fertility, menstruation, moon, roman religion

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