Limnatis

deity water festivals single tradition · 1

Limnatis is the goddess of the marsh and the lake. During the festival, the Messenian young ladies were violated. Cymbals have been found around the temple, indicating that the festival was celebrated with dances.

When

First attested: 800 BCE
Attested period: -800 – 2020

Relationships

co occurs with: Lochia, Lousia, Lyaia, Lyceia, Lycoatis, Lygodesma, Molpadia, Munichia, Mysia, Melissa, Laphria, Lecho, Leukophryene, Limnaia

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Mentioned by

Melissa
Laphria
Lecho
Leukophryene
Limnaia

Sources

wikipedia (1)

Epithets of Artemis

Source passages

“Limnatis, of the marsh and the lake, at Patras, Ancient Messene and many local cults. During the festival, the Messenian young ladies were violated. Cymbals have been found around the temple, indicating that the festival was celebrated with dances.”
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