Diana Aricina
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Diana Aricina, also known as Diana Nemorensis, had a sanctuary located in the territory of Aricia, which then included the Lake of Nemi. The sanctuary was held in common by the Latin cities and presided over by the Rex Nemorensis. The association with the cult of Diana led to Aricia's development as an influential and affluent centre of healing and medicine.
When
- First attested
- 600 BCE
- Attested period
- -600 – 827
- Historical notes
- Cult center from the end of the 6th century BC.
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Source passages
“In its territory, which then included the Lake of Nemi, was located the sanctuary of Diana Aricina (or Diana Nemorensis) held by the Latin cities in common, and presided over by the Rex Nemorensis.”
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