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by Arienne King
published on 17 September 2020

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Juno Sospita

by Mark Cartwright
published on 23 January 2016

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Juno was the wife of Jupiter, the goddess of marriage and the patron goddess of Rome. Her Greek counterpart was Hera. Juno was depicted as a matron, with a veil and diadem. In her more protective aspects, she was depicted wearing a goatskin cloak or wielding arms. Pictured: a colossal statue of Juno Sospita (the Saviour). 2nd century CE. (Vatican Museums, Rome)

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