Pherse
deity earth Etruscan single tradition · 1
Pherse was the Etruscan counterpart to Greek Perseus. Menrva commonly is seen as his protector and is depicted attending him in various scenes, including when he consults the Graeae.
When
- First attested
- 300 BCE
- Attested period
- -300 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Etruscan version of Greek Perseus, protected by Menrva.
Relationships
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Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Also, she commonly is seen as the protector of Hercle (Heracles) and Pherse (Perseus). On a bronze mirror found at Praeneste, she attends Perseus, who consults two Graeae.”
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