Her most beloved attendant, Iris, has been pictured at her side in artwork. Juno was attended by Castor and Pollux, also known as Terror and Boldness, along with fourteen additional nymphs. Also, the entire month of June was important to Juno, and it was named in her honor. In addition to Matronalia, which falls on the first of March, the first of each month was special to Juno. It is said that the women threw themselves between the two factions to restore peace. Some say the festival was in honor of the birthday of Juno’s son, Mars, while others believe that the festival was a celebration that marked the end of the Roman-Sabine War in which women played an important role. Celebrated on the first of March, Matronalia was a day when husbands were expected to present their wives with gifts. Like most gods and goddesses, there was a festival in honor of Juno. In the Temple of Juno Moneta, the first Roman coins were minted and continued to be minted there for over four centuries. Juno Moneta refers to the goddess of Rome that was the protector of funds. It was said that a belt would hinder delivery. In the temple of Juno Lucina, a woman could not present an offering unless all knots in her clothing were untied. Lucina, which means “light,” was described as “she who brings children into the light.” Her main duty was to ensure the safety of women in childbirth.
Juno Sospita was also the chief deity of Lanuvium, a city located to the southeast of Rome.Īs Juno Lucina, Juno was known as the goddess of childbirth. As a protector, this aspect of Juno is depicted in goatskin, carrying a spear and a shield. Juno Sospita refers to Juno’s role as the protector of those in confinement, referring to pregnant women awaiting the impending birth of their child.
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