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the Matres of Engyon

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The Matres of Engyon are earlier goddesses with strong morphological similarities to Holda, Diana, Herodias, Signora Oriente, Richella, Arada, and Perchta.

When

First attested
0 CE
Attested period
0 – 1600
Historical notes
Earlier goddesses with morphological similarities to Holda and others.

Relationships

co occurs with
the Matronae, Epona, Frau Hulda, Werra, Dame Hulde, Hecate, Bertha, Abundia, Artio, Artemis (Diana)
syncretized with
Diana, Perchta, Richella, Herodias, Signora Oriente, Arada, Holda, Hulda

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Mentioned by

Sources

wikipedia (1)
  1. Frau Holle

Source passages

“He also identifies strong morphological similarities with the earlier goddesses Hecate / Artemis, Artio, the Matres of Engyon, the Matronae, and Epona, as well as figures from fairy-tales, such as Cinderella.”

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