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epona

/ɪˈpəʊ.nə/

Tradução: Nome próprio referente a uma deusa celta associada a cavalos, mulas e burros, possivelmente na mitologia romana.

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noun

/ɪˈpəʊ.nə/formal
  • ptNome próprio referente a uma deusa celta associada a cavalos, mulas e burros, possivelmente na mitologia romana.

A proper noun referring to a Celtic goddess associated with horses, mules, and asses, possibly within Roman mythology.

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  1. Celtic goddess of horsesC1formal

    A Celtic goddess worshipped in Gaul and Britain, associated with horses, mules, and asses, and later adopted into Roman mythology.

    ptDeusa celta dos cavalos

    • Epona was the only Celtic deity to be officially adopted by the Roman cavalry.
    • Statues of Epona were often placed in stables to protect the horses.
    • The festival of Epona was celebrated by Roman soldiers in Gaul.