Volturnus

In Roman mythology, Volturnus was a god of the Tiber, and may have been the god of all rivers.[1] He had his own minor flamen, a high priest, the Flamen Volturnalis.[2] His festival, Volturnalia, was held on August 27.[3]

For the University of Maine-developed floating offshore wind turbine, see VolturnUS (floating wind turbine).

Culture

Although he was originally an Etruscan god, his worship spread to Rome, and appears to have replaced or coincided with the Roman god Tiber.[4][2]

History

Although originally popular enough to receive his own Flamen, he vanished into obscurity around the time of the late Roman Republic.[5]

Appearance

Volturnus was a man, who had long blonde hair.[6]

Family

Volturnus had at least two descendants, a daughter named Juturna, a grandchild named Fons. Fons was born of a love affair between Juturna and Janus, and was the god of spring water.[7]

Honours

Volturnus Lake in Antarctica is named after the deity.

References
  1. Campbell, Brian (2012). Rivers and the Power of Ancient Rome. Chapel Hill: The University of North Carolina Press. p. 141. ISBN 9780807869048.
  2. Forsythe, Gary (2006). A critical history of early Rome : from prehistory to the First Punic War. Berkeley: University of California Press. p. 118. ISBN 9780520249912.
  3. Bunson, Matthew (2002). Encyclopedia of the Roman empire. New York: Facts On File. p. 589. ISBN 9781438110271.
  4. Oswalt, Sabine G; Cottrell, Leonard (1969). Concise encyclopedia of Greek and Roman mythology. Glasgow: Collins. p. 299. ISBN 978-0695861094.
  5. Adkins, Lesley; Adkins, Roy A. (2004). Handbook to life in ancient Rome. New York: Facts On File. p. 306. ISBN 9780816074822.
  6. Campbell, Brian (2012). Rivers and the Power of Ancient Rome. Chapel Hill: The University of North Carolina Press. p. 124. ISBN 9780807869048.
  7. Wiseman, T.P. (2004). The myths of Rome. Great Britain: University of Exeter, UK. p. 162. ISBN 9780859897037.


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