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Roman Goddesses
Aetna
Aetna is the Roman mountain goddess after whom the Italian volcano Mount Etna is
named.
Angerona
The Roman goddess of the winter solstice, Angerona is shown with a bandaged
mouth with a finger to her lips commanding silence. Her feast the Divalia or
Angeronalia was celebrated on December 21.
Antevorta
Antevorta is the Roman goddess of prophecy.
Aurora
The Roman goddess of dawn.
Bellona
The serpent haired goddess Bellona is often described as the feminine side of the god
Mars. She represents conflict as well as peace in war.
Bona Dea
The "good goddess," Bona Dea became the most popular name by which the goddess
Fauna or Fatua was known in Rome. She is worshipped only by women, and only in
secrecy at rites in early December. Led by Vestal priestesses, these rites were held at
the home of a high-ranking Roman matron. The room was decorated with vine
branches and with wine flowing freely, it is thought these events were rather rowdy.
Camenae
These Roman water spirits dwell in freshwater springs and rivers, their most notable
haunt being the sacred spring at the Porta Capena, just outside of Rome. Their name
means "foretellers." Their festival, the Fontinalia, was celebrated on October 13 by
tossing good luck wreaths into wells.
Ceres
The goddess Ceres is the force of crop growth personified and celebrated by women
in secret rituals.
Concordia
Concordia is the Roman goddess of peace and in art shown as a heavyset matron