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Lucina

Juno Lucina · Diana Lucina · Lucina Mater

01Identity

Lucina in Roman tradition

New life passed from the dark womb into the light of day under the name Lucina. She was a Roman goddess of childbirth. Lucina was not an independent deity. She was chiefly an aspect of Juno in her role as patron of women as wives.

Diana was also called Lucina when protecting mothers in labour, whether human or animal. Lucina therefore belongs to myths of childbirth and maternal protection, rather than having a separate story of her own. Ovid records births assisted by Lucina, including the birth of nine daughters to Euippe, wife of Pierus, and the birth of Adonis to Myrrha. Her Greek counterpart was Eileithyia, an individual deity who also reflected aspects of Hera and Artemis. These goddesses corresponded to Juno and Diana.

Top questions

The quick answers

  • Who is Lucina?

    Lucina is a Roman deity associated with childbirth; labor and delivery; pregnancy; mothers; and newborn children.
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    • Classical Mythology a to Z
    • Religion & Classical Warfare: The Roman Empire
    • Belief and Cult

  • What is Lucina the goddess of?

    Lucina is associated with childbirth; labor and delivery; pregnancy; mothers; and newborn children.
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    • Classical Mythology a to Z
    • Religion & Classical Warfare: The Roman Empire
02The names

The names Lucina answers to

Juno Lucina

Juno in her childbirth aspect

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Diana Lucina

Diana in her childbirth aspect

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Lucina Mater

Mother Lucina

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03Related stories

Where Lucina is mentioned

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