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Boudeis máteres, Mátronás
Toutiás ríganás, Mátronás Nemnalíúmí Matronás Nemnalíúmí Matronás “Mothers of victory/gain, Matronæ “Queens of the tribe, Matronæ “I celebrate the Matronæ “I celebrate the Matronæ” |
Matrona 'Mother' is a Gallo-Brythonic goddess best known for her associations with the river Marne in Gaul. She may have been one of the Matronae 'Matrons' or Matres 'Mothers' whose worship was widespread throughout northern Europe from 1AD until 5AD. These goddesses are frequently depicted in threes. Another possibility is they represent Matrona in triple-form.The extent of their veneration shows the Mothers were much loved. Depictions with fruit, bread and cornucopias show they played an important role in maintaining the fecundity and fruitfulness of the land. Representations of Nursing Mothers with infants at their breasts and children at their feet express their associations with human motherhood.
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