Tag: Sulis Minerva


  • Sulis: The Dual Nature of a Celtic Goddess

    Sulis stands out as one of the more notable goddesses of the Celtic pantheon, predominantly worshipped at her solitary shrine located at a thermal spring in the southwest of England. Known to the Romans as Aquae Sulis, this site served as both a spa and a temple dedicated to Sulis Minerva, her Romano-Celtic incarnation. The…

  • The Deity Sulis: Historical Context and Worship

    In the localized practice of Celtic polytheism found in Great Britain, Sulis was a revered deity associated with the thermal springs at Bath, now part of Somerset. The Romano-British worshipped her under the name Sulis Minerva, indicating a dual persona; she was seen both as a nurturing mother goddess and a formidable force for delivering…