Ilythiae
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The Ilythiae are goddesses of childbirth in Roman mythology. Sacrifices were transferred to them during the revival of the Secular Games in 17 BC by Augustus.
When
- First attested
- 17 BCE
- Attested period
- -17 – 248
- Historical notes
- Celebrated during the Secular Games.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Terra Mater, Dis Pater, Proserpina, Moerae, Apollo, Diana
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“The night-time sacrifices were made not to the underworld deities Dis Pater and Proserpina, but to the Moerae (fates), the Ilythiae (goddesses of childbirth), and Terra Mater (the "Earth mother").”
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