Vacuna

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Roman Republic denarius, depicting Vacuna.
Roman Republic denarius, depicting Vacuna.

In Roman mythology, Vacuna was an ancient Latin goddess, mainly worshiped at Tivoli. She was later identified with Ceres and Diana. She protected the farmers’ sleep, which in return offered her gifts and sacrifices after the harvest. Vacuna was later identified with Nike and worshipped as goddess of war. In her honor the Vacunalia were celebrated at the beginning of winter.

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