Egeria (mythology)
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Egeria (Latin: [eːˈgɛria],[1] Ancient Greek: Ἠγερία[2]) was a nymph attributed a legendary role in the early history of Rome as a divine consort and counselor of Numa Pompilius, the second king of Rome, to whom she imparted laws and rituals pertaining to ancient Roman religion. Her name is used as an eponym for a female advisor or counselor.
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Egeria | |
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Nymph, giver of laws and rituals | |
Other names | Aegeria |
Major cult center | spring and grove near the Porta Capena; Nympheum of Egeria; Temple of Diana at Nemi |
Gender | female |
Consort | possibly Numa Pompilius |
Equivalents | |
Etruscan equivalent | possibly Vegoia |
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