Pellonia (mythology)
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In Roman mythology
, Pellonia was a goddess who was believed to protect people from their enemies by driving the latter off.
Her name likely derives from Latin
pello "to hit, push, thrust off".
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...
, Pellonia was a goddess who was believed to protect people from their enemies by driving the latter off.
Her name likely derives from 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...
pello "to hit, push, thrust off".