Category: Roman Mythology

Furina is the ancient and mysterious matron goddess of thieves and robbers. Her name derives from the same root word as “fortune.” Furina was not…

Although Neptune is now considered the Roman Lord of the Sea, he was originally a freshwater spirit. His associations with the ocean derive from his…

Lara was a beautiful Italian Naiad who talked too much. She revealed Jupiter’s secret affair with Juturna to his wife, Juno who put an end…

Laverna is the matron of charlatans, con artists, card sharps; plagiarists; counterfeiters; thieves and bamboozlers of all kinds. She is the goddess of illegally gotten…

Libera is the feminine counterpart of Liber. She is the goddess of libido; spirit of irrepressible female vitality. Liber guards seed; Libera makes sure that…

Libitina – Lady Death Libitina is the goddess of death, corpses and funerals. She is Holy Death; her name became a synonym for death itself.…

Vulcan is the devouring power of fire, which destroys all in its wake and puts enemies to flight. He’s also the power of fire that…

Voluptas – Bliss Voluptas, daughter of Psyche and Cupid, is the goddess of voluptuous pleasures. She is invoked for romance and bliss. She has dominion…

Virbius, Lord of the Forest, is now most famous as Diana’s chief companion at her shrine in the Forest of Nemi. He is invoked for…

Levana – The Lifter Levana has dominion over newborn babies. Her name refers to a Roman birth ritual: The mother placed the brand new baby…