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  • The Mythical Legacy of Faunus in Roman Tradition

    The Mythical Legacy of Faunus in Roman Tradition

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    In ancient Roman mythology, Faunus, the horned deity associated with forests, meadows, and farmland, also went by the name Inuus, particularly when involved in cattle fertility. Over time, he became likened to the Greek god Pan within literary contexts. Considered one of the earliest di indigetes, Faunus was viewed as a mythological king of the…