Nascio
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In Roman mythology
, Nascio (Latin
: "birth") was one of many goddess
es of birth
, and a protector of infants. She assisted Lucina in her functions, and was analogous to the Greek Eileithyia. She had a sanctuary in the neighborhood of Ardea
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Roman mythology
Roman mythology is the body of traditional stories pertaining to ancient Rome's legendary origins and religious system, as represented in the literature and visual arts of the Romans...
, Nascio (Latin
Latin
Latin is an Italic language originally spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. It, along with most European languages, is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language. Although it is considered a dead language, a number of scholars and members of the Christian clergy speak it fluently, and...
: "birth") was one of many goddess
Goddess
A goddess is a female deity. In some cultures goddesses are associated with Earth, motherhood, love, and the household. In other cultures, goddesses also rule over war, death, and destruction as well as healing....
es of birth
Childbirth
Childbirth is the culmination of a human pregnancy or gestation period with the birth of one or more newborn infants from a woman's uterus...
, and a protector of infants. She assisted Lucina in her functions, and was analogous to the Greek Eileithyia. She had a sanctuary in the neighborhood of Ardea
Ardea (RM)
Ardea is an ancient town and comune in the province of Rome, 35 km south of Rome and about 4 km from today's Mediterranean coast....
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