Iana
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Iana is an ancient Roman goddess associated with arches and the moon. She is usually identified as either a form of Diana or the female counterpart of Janus. The arch as a passageway or portal suggests Iana's role as the female counterpart of Janus, whose role as a 'doorkeeper' includes functions pertaining to time and the heavens.
When
- First attested
- 100 BCE
- Attested period
- -100 – 400
- Historical notes
- Attested by Varro in the 1st century BC and Orosius in the 5th century AD.
Relationships
- syncretized with
- Diana, Juno Lucina
- co occurs with
- Janus
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Iana is the name of an ancient Roman goddess associated with arches and the moon, usually identified as either a form of Diana or the female counterpart of Janus.”
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