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The Lesser Roman Goddesses

These Roman goddesses are the ones that are not frequently talked about, and often forgotten in naming talk, unlike the more well-known goddesses like Juno and Venus.
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Lucina, Pax, Seia, and more.

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Character Names Galore: Camillus

I’ve been looking for a knife for when I go camping and hiking off the beaten track and I saw a cheap knife that had this as its name.
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Name Spotlight: Flaminia

Name Spotlight: Flaminia | Name News | Scoop.it
An Italian name that is linked to an aspect of ancient religion and, then, an ancient road. ORIGIN, MEANING AND PRONUNCIATION According to an entry on Behind the Name, which had gone through several revisions, this name is derived from Latin flāmen, a term referring to a priest serving of fifteen Roman gods¹ (the most honoured…
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Bewitching Names and Curious Ideas: The Festival of Wolves

Bewitching Names and Curious Ideas: The Festival of Wolves | Name News | Scoop.it
Some would argue that our festival of love is Beltane, so we don't necessarily need a Valentine's Day replacement. The question is, do we want one? If one chooses to have one, could Lupercalia be awesome? Of course!
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If I ever get invited to a Lupercalia party, I'm definitely going. Read on for more about this festival, plus names connected to wolves, the gods, and all things wild.

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