Etruscan Mythology

Charun is the Etruscan spirit of death. He is not the ferryman of classical Greek mythology but a psychopomp, a spirit who comes to collect souls and escort them to the afterlife.

Mania Mother of Ghosts; Grandmother Ghost ALSO KNOWN AS: Mana; Manea; Manuana ORIGIN: Italy, possibly Etruscan Feast: 24 August The term mania derives from this goddess’ name. Mania supervises the Manes, Spirits

Antevorta ORIGIN: Etruscan Feast: 11 January, 15 January Antevorta is the spirit of the future. Her sister, Postvorta, is the spirit of the past. They are traditionally invoked together: as long as