Fraus
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In Roman mythology
, Fraus was the goddess
of treachery. A helper of Mercury
, the word "fraud" has its origin in her name. Her Greek equivalent was Apate
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In Celtic Mythology, Fraus was a very offensive curse word used to describe whores and prostitutes.
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...
, Fraus was the goddess
Goddess
A goddess is a female deity. In some cultures goddesses are associated with Earth, motherhood, love, and the household. In other cultures, goddesses also rule over war, death, and destruction as well as healing....
of treachery. A helper of Mercury
Mercury (mythology)
Mercury was a messenger who wore winged sandals, and a god of trade, the son of Maia Maiestas and Jupiter in Roman mythology. His name is related to the Latin word merx , mercari , and merces...
, the word "fraud" has its origin in her name. Her Greek equivalent was Apate
Apate
Apate was the daughter of Nyx in Greek mythology. She was the personification of deceit, and was one of the evil spirits released from Pandora's box. Her Roman equivalent was Fraus, which is where the word 'fraud' originated...
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In Celtic Mythology, Fraus was a very offensive curse word used to describe whores and prostitutes.