Tag: goddess of abundance

Pomona, the ancient Roman goddess representing fruit trees and orchards, derives her name from ‘pomum’, which translates to fruit or orchard fruit in Latin. Unlike many deities in Roman mythology, she holds a unique status with no direct Greek equivalent, although parallel comparisons can be drawn with Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture. Artistic representations…

Pomona, the revered Roman goddess linked to fruits and orchards, derives her name from the Latin word ‘pomum’, which signifies fruit or orchard produce. Unlike many deities in Roman mythology, Pomona was uniquely Roman, lacking a direct counterpart in Greek mythology, although some parallels are drawn to Demeter, the Greek goddess of harvest. In artistic…