Abundia

deity intermediate Christian single tradition · 2

A nocturnal, female spirit leader identified as one of the names used for a figure similar to Diana. Medieval Christian authorities condemned cult beliefs associated with such spirit leaders who might accept offerings or take practitioners on nighttime journeys.

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When

First attested: 0 CE
Attested period: 500 – 1600
Historical notes: Condemned by medieval Christian authorities as part of nocturnal spirit cult beliefs.

Relationships

co occurs with: Bensozia, Satia, Doamna Zînelor, Wanne Thekla, Aradia, seely wights, Artio, the Matres of Engyon, the Matronae, Epona, Frau Hulda, Werra, Dame Hulde, Doñas de fuera, Quene of Elfame, Herodias, Hecate, Artemis (Diana)
syncretized with: Diana, Perchta, Signora Oriente, Arada, Holda, Herodias, Bertha, Richella, Hulda

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Sources

wikipedia (2)

Source passages

“Medieval Christian authorities condemned cult beliefs of nocturnal, female spirit leaders who might accept offerings or take practitioners on a nighttime journey...Names used for this figure included Herodias, Abundia, Bensozia, Richella, Satia”
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“Later canonical and church documents make her synonymous with Diana, Herodias, Bertha, Richella, and Abundia.”
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