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Fauna: Roman Goddess of Women and the Wild

May 20, 2026November 27, 2025 by Julian Crestwood
Illustration of Fauna, Roman goddess of prophecy and healing, seated in a peaceful woodland clearing with herbs and gentle light surrounding her.

Ancient sources couldn’t agree on whether Fauna was Faunus’s wife, his daughter, or simply another name for Bona Dea. The confusion is itself informative — she was old enough that the traditions had blurred.

Categories Minor Deities Tags Ancient Religion, Bona Dea, Fauna, faunus, roman goddesses, roman religion Leave a comment
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