Name origin: Roman goddess of fruit trees, gardens, and orchards. She watches over and protects fruit trees and cares for their cultivation. She was not actually associated with the harvest of fruits itself, but with the flourishing of the fruit trees.
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Name origin: Greek sea goddess and wife of Poseidon. He courted her in the form of a dolphin (or, in some tellings, sent a dolphin as messenger).
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Name origin: Roman goddess of war; the name was chosen to mark the beginning of the Crimean War. Bellona is known for her temple outside of Rome being the official decision making centre in regards to war.
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Name origin: Roman goddess and queen of the underworld. Equivalent of the Greek Persephone, with virtually identical mythology. She was combined with, or replaced, the ancient Roman fertility goddess Libera.
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Name origin: Ancient Greek muse of comedy and bucolic poetry. ‘Thalia’ translates to “Rich Festivity” or “Blooming”. Possibly, with Apollo, parent of the Korybantes, worshippers of Cybele.
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Name origin: Greek goddess of good order, civic stability and lawful conduct.
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Name origin: Greek goddess of peace and the season of spring. Naming was in part related to the Great Exhibition, which was taking place at the time.
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Name origin: Roman nymph, wife and counsellor of king Numa Pompilius.
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Name origin: Astraea (“star-maiden” or “starry night”), in ancient Greek religion, is a daughter of Astraeus and Eos. She is the virgin goddess of justice, innocence, purity and precision.
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Name origin: Roman goddess representing various spheres, including fertility, brides, war, lunar cycles, beginnings, youth, liveliness and strength, and multiple others.
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