Pellonia (deity)

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In Roman mythology, Pellonia was a goddess who was believed to protect people from their enemies by driving the latter off. [1] [2]

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Her name likely derives from Latin pello "to hit, push, thrust off".

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References

  1. Augustine, De civitate Dei, IV. 21
  2. Arnobius, Adversus Nationes, IV. 4