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Carmenta: Goddess of Prophecy and Childbirth

Carmenta, the Roman goddess of prophecy and childbirth, seated with an infant in her arms and holding a prophetic scroll in a classical setting.
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Roman and Etruscan Myth Connections: The Forgotten Roots of Roman Religion

Etruscan bronze liver model from Piacenza used by priests for haruspicy, showing inscribed sections for interpreting divine signs
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The Torch: Diana’s Light of the Night

Diana, the Roman goddess of the moon, holds a glowing torch in a moonlit forest, her white tunic softly illuminated by the contrast of torchlight and moonlight.

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The Transformation of Daphne: Flight and Faith

Pursued by Apollo, the nymph Daphne prays for deliverance and becomes the laurel — Rome’s eternal symbol of purity, freedom, and divine restraint.
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