Suleviae
deity earth Celtic single tradition · 4
The Suleviae are goddesses identified with the Matres (mother goddesses) in most inscriptions, particularly those from Rome and Roman Colchester. They received votive offerings and were worshipped in Roman Britain, with at least one inscription linking them to the Civitas Cantiacorum. In one inscription they appear in conjunction with the Roman goddess Minerva as 'Suleviae Idennicae'.
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When
- First attested
- 50 CE
- Attested period
- 50 – 400
- Historical notes
- Attested in Roman-era inscriptions from Colchester and Rome, worshipped during the Roman occupation of Britain.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Nehalennia, Matrikas, Dea Matrona, Dís, Idis, Modron
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (4)
Source passages
“Suleviae”
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“Van Andringa interprets the Suleviae as "native domestic divinities honoured at all social levels". For the theory that the Suleviae were a triune version of Sulis Minerva, see Sulis.”
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