Candelifera
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In Roman mythology
, Candelifera was a goddess of childbirth. She was usually associated with Lucina and Carmenta
Early Roman Mythology focused on the interlocking and complex interrelations between gods and humans. In this, the Romans maintained a large selection of divinities with unusually specific areas of authority. A sub-group of deities covered the general realm of infancy and childhood. In this area, Candelifera was called upon as a general guardian and tutelary deity to guide an unborn infant to Lucina and the experience of the child's first sight.
Roman mythology
Roman mythology is the body of traditional stories pertaining to ancient Rome's legendary origins and religious system, as represented in the literature and visual arts of the Romans...
, Candelifera was a goddess of childbirth. She was usually associated with Lucina and Carmenta
Carmenta
In ancient Roman religion and myth, Carmenta was a goddess of childbirth and prophecy, associated with technological innovation as well as the protection of mothers and children, and a patron of midwives...
Early Roman Mythology focused on the interlocking and complex interrelations between gods and humans. In this, the Romans maintained a large selection of divinities with unusually specific areas of authority. A sub-group of deities covered the general realm of infancy and childhood. In this area, Candelifera was called upon as a general guardian and tutelary deity to guide an unborn infant to Lucina and the experience of the child's first sight.