Alpanu
Appearance
Alpanu, sometimes spelled Alpnu or Alpan, was an Etruscan goddess[1]: 157-8 of the underworld and perhaps of sexual love as well.[2]: 13 Her name appears on the Piacenza Liver,[1]: 157 and it appears on seven mirrors mainly in love scenes as well.[1]: 157-8 The personification of Alpan is shown in one of the mirrors as male.[1]: 158 She is shown as wearing jewellery, a loose cloak, and sandals.[2]: 13
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 de Grummond, Nancy Thomson (2006). Etruscan Myth, Sacred History, and Legend. University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. ISBN 1-931707-86-3.
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Jordan, Michael (2004). Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses (2nd ed.). 132 West 31st Street, New York, NY 10001, USA: Facts On File, Inc. ISBN 0-8160-5923-3.
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