Anna Perenna

Today I wanted to write about Anna Perenna, a Roman goddess of the calendar. She’s the sister of Dido and Pygmalion. During war she took refuge in Malta with king Battus. She was later adopted by Numicus. She’s a romantic partner of Mars. She’s sometimes compared to Selene, Themis, Io, and Amalthea. Her festival is

Romulus

With Lupercalia starting soon I wanted to write about Romulus, a Roman demigod who founded the city of Rome with his twin brother. Romulus and his twin brother Remus were sons of Rhea Silvia and Mars. The brothers were abandoned on the edge of the Tiber, they were found by Tiberinus who brought them to

Rhea Silvia

Today I wanted to write about Rhea Silvia, a Roman goddess who was important to the founding of Rome. Rhea Silvia was a mortal priestess to Vesta who was assaulted by Mars leading to her becoming pregnant with Remus and Romulus. Because her vow of chastity was broken her children were taken away to be

Mithra

Happy Sol Invictus to those who celebrate, today for the Holidays I wanted to write about Mithra, a Persian Zoroastrian, and Roman god of light, oaths, truth, cattle, and the harvest. Mithra, along with Rashnu and Sraosha are the judges of the Chinvat bridge and determine whose soul crosses Mithra was synchronized with Mitra, Apollo,

Coventina

Today I wanted to write about Coventina, a Romano-British and Gaulish goddess of wells and springs. Coventina was mainly worshipped in Carrawburgh, where votive offerings were left by the well for her. She was mainly worshipped alongside Mithra, Minerva, and the Nymphs. Her worship remained popular until 388, when Theodosius I created anti-pagan laws. Sources:

Feronia

Today I wanted to write about Feronia, an Etruscan and Roman goddess of wildlife, fertility, and abundance. Feronia is the mother of Erulus. She was occasionally combined with Libertas. Feronia’s major festival was held on November 13th. Her cult was largely plebians and freed slaves. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feronia_%28mythology%29?wprov=sfla1

Vesunna

Today, for Spooky Season, I wanted to write about Vesunna, a Roman-Gaulish goddess of abundance, prosperity, protection, destruction, and death. She was synchronized with Hestia/Vesta and Tutela. She was once the patron goddess of Périgueux, France. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vesunna?wprov=sfla1

Viridios

Today I wanted to write about Viridios, a Romano-British god of vegetation, likely of Celtic origin. Viridios is thought to be an imitation of the Green Man archetype. He’s worship was largely in what is now Ancaster. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viridios?wprov=sfla1

Julius Caesar

Today, for Pride Month, I wanted to write Julius Caesar, a deified Roman Emperor. Julius Ceasar was a son of Gaius Julius Caesar and Aurelia, Julius Caesar claimed to be a descendent of Venus. He was married to Cornelia, Pompeia, and Culpurnia. He also had a relationship with Cleopatra VII Philopater, resulting in a son,

Rhenus Pater

Today, I wanted to write about Rhenus Pater, a Roman/Germano–Celtic river god of the Rhine. As one of the Potamoi, he’s a son of Oceanus. The Romans documented sacrifices by the Celtic and Germanic peoples living around the Rhine and later incorporated this God as Rhenus Pater into Religio Romana. The name Rhenus or Rhenus

Remus

With Lupercalia starting soon I wanted to write about Remus, a Roman demigod who founded the city of Rome with his twin brother. Remus and his twin brother Romulus were sons of Rhea Silvia and Mars. The brothers were abandoned on the edge of the Tiber, they were found by Tiberinus who brought them to

Sulis

Today I wanted to write about Sulis, a Celtic goddess of water, life, the sun, and curses. Sulis was largely incorporated into British-Roman religion as Sulis-Minerva, especially in Bath. Sulis is specifically connected to the springs at Bath known for their healing properties. Coins, gems, and other valuables would be thrown into the springs and

Salus

Today I wanted to write about Salus, a Roman goddess of health, welfare, safety, and prosperity. Salus is a sister of Fortuna and Spes. Salus is closely connected to Sancus, a god of Oaths; possibly her husband or brother, who she was venerated beside. Salus was later combined with Valetudo/Hygieia. Her main festival was Augurium

Roma

Today I wanted to write about Roma, a Roman goddess of the city of Rome and by extension the entire empire. Roma is closely connected with Minerva and Fortuna, possibly sisters and daughters of Jupiter. Roma was often pictured alongside Virtus, a possible brother or husband of hers. Roma would often be combined with Minerva

Dīs Pater

Today for spooky season I wanted to write about Dīs Pater/Rex infernus, a Roman god of agriculture, mineral wealth, and the underworld. Dīs Pater himself didn’t have many recorded myths until he was synchronized with Pluto making him a son of Saturn and Ops, and the husband of Proserpina. Other times he’s the husband of

Orcus

Today, for spooky season, I wanted to write about Orcus, an Etruscan and Roman god if the underworld and punisher of broken oaths. Orcus is likely a child of Discordia/Eris. He was largely synchronized with the Greek Daemon Horkos. Orcus was occasionally also synchronized with Dis Pater and Pluto/Hades. As worship of Orcus was largely

Moccus

Today I wanted to write about Moccus, a Gaulish god of hunting, warriors, and the sun. Moccus is heavily related to pigs and boars. Moccus was synchronized with Mercury/Hermes and Lugh/Lugus. Some modern druid groups venerate Moccus more heavily during the Winter solstice while other groups place his festival day around the fall equinox. During

Hafren

Today I wanted to write about Hafren (also called Sabrina), a Brythonic river goddess. She’s a daughter of King Locrinus and his secret lover, Estrildis. King Locrinus was in an arranged marriage with Queen Gwendolen, daughter of King Corineus of Cornwall. Locrinus later divorced Gwendolen and married Estrildis, legitimizing Hafren. Gwendolen and her son then

Quinquatra

Happy Quinquatra to those celebrating or have celebrated as this post is coming out a little bit into the festival. Quinquatra is a Roman and Etruscan festival dedicated to Minerva celebrating the Vernal equinox, rebirth, and women that would last from the 19th to the 23rd of March. During the festival it was common to

Equirria

Happy Equirria if you’re celebrating. The Equirria is a Roman festival of horse races celebrated twice a year to honour Mars. Equirria also honoured Anna Perenna. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equirria?wprov=sfla1

Terminalia

Happy Terminalia to those celebrating. Terminalia is a Roman festival honouring Terminus a roman god of borders and boundaries who watched over boundary markers. During the festival neighbours would decorate the line divided their property with garlands. They also offer honey, grain, lamb, and pork to the gods. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminalia_%28festival%29?wprov=sfla1

Caristia

Have a blessed Caristia to those celebrating. Caristia is a Roman holiday of love between family members that also honoured the Lares. Caristia was traditionally a gift giving holiday.