Pellonia (deity)

Summary

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

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

References edit

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

External links edit

  • Myth Index - Pellonia