Satia
deity intermediate Christian single tradition · 1
A nocturnal, female spirit leader identified as one of the names used for a figure similar to Diana. Medieval Christian authorities condemned cult beliefs associated with such spirit leaders who might accept offerings or take practitioners on nighttime journeys.
When
- First attested
- 500 CE
- Attested period
- 500 – 1500
- Historical notes
- Condemned by medieval Christian authorities as part of nocturnal spirit cult beliefs.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Doamna Zînelor, Wanne Thekla, Aradia, seely wights, Doñas de fuera, Quene of Elfame, Herodias, Abundia, Bensozia, Richella
- syncretized with
- Diana
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Medieval Christian authorities condemned cult beliefs of nocturnal, female spirit leaders who might accept offerings or take practitioners on a nighttime journey...Names used for this figure included Herodias, Abundia, Bensozia, Richella, Satia”
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