Tin
deity sky Etruscan single tradition · 1
Tin is the main god of lightning in Etruscan religion. Lightning in the north-east was considered most lucky, and lightning in the north-west most unlucky, suggesting Tin's dwelling was due north. Lightning in the southern half of the compass was not as strong an omen.
When
- First attested
- 700 BCE
- Attested period
- -700 – 100
- Historical notes
- Etruscan civilization flourished from the 7th century BCE to the 1st century CE.
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Stevens (2009) surmises that Tin, the main god of lightning, had his dwelling due north, as lightning in the north-east was most lucky, lightning in the north-west most unlucky, while lightning in the southern half of the compass was not as strong an omen (Servius ad. Aen. 2.693).”
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