Gallia
Gallia was a Romano-Gallic goddess, possibly related to the region of Europe known to the Romans as Gallia (Gaul). The only evidence of her name to date is an altar set up at Vindolanda by its auxiliary garrison of the 4th cohort of Gauls, stationed there from the early 3rd century onwards.
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When
- First attested
- 200 CE
- Attested period
- 200 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Attested by inscription at Vindolanda from the early 3rd century.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Tellus Bavarica, Diana
- allied with
- Bavaria
Mentioned by
Sources
Source passages
“Gallia was a Romano-Gallic goddess, possibly related to the region of Europe known to the Romans as Gallia (Gaul). The only evidence of her name to date is an altar set up at Vindolanda by its auxiliary garrison of the 4th cohort of Gauls, stationed there from the early 3rd century onwards”
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“In 1805, the artist Marianne Kürzinger created a completely different version of a Bavarian state allegory in her oil painting Gallia Protects Bavaria The picture shows a young, delicate allegory of the country in a white and blue robe, fleeing from the impending storm into the arms of the approaching Gallia, while the Bavarian lion throws itself against the threat.”
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