Carna

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[edit] Roman Mythology

Carna refers to two distinct women from Roman mythology. The modern English word carnal is derived from this name.

• Carna was a nymph who lived where Rome would eventually be. Janus fell in love with her and gave her power over door hinges and handles. As a goddess, she was known as Cardea, from cardo hinge[1].
• Carna was a Roman goddess who presided over the heart and other organs. Her festival took place on June 1.

[edit] Places

• Carna, Galway is a village in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland
• Carna, Scotland is an island in Loch Sunart on the west coast of Scotland