Sirona

Dirona (Sirona) In Celtic mythology, a mother goddess who appears to be identical with the goddess known elsewhere as Divona. She is depicted with a dog on her lap, a diadem (implying high status), three eggs (a fertility symbol), and a snake wrapped around her arm. The ancient Roman writers associated her with the consort of their god Mercury.

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Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend, Third Edition – Written by Anthony S. Mercatante & James R. Dow – Copyright © 2009 by Anthony S. Mercatante

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