Epona
Epona, the goddess of mule-drivers
Ĕpŏna, ae, f. [from equus; cf. Gr. ἵππος; but referred to root ap- of apo by Fick, Wörterb. p. 425],
- the protecting goddess of horses, asses, etc., Tert. ad Nat. 1, 11; id. Apol. 16; Juv. 8, 157; Prud. Apoth. 197; Ap. Met. 3, 27, 7; Inscr. Orell. 402; 1792 sq.
Epona, ae, f. (epus = equus), die Schutzgöttin der Esel, Pferde u. Zugtiere übh., Iuven. 8, 157. Corp. inscr. Lat. 13, 5170. Apul. met. 3, 27 u. dazu Hildebr.
Ĕpŏna, (16) æ, f. , déesse qui veillait sur les ânes et les chevaux : Juv. 8, 157.
Epo'na
(Ἵππωνα), from epus (ἵππος), that is, equus, was regarded as the protectress of horses. Images of her, either statues or paintings, were frequently seen in niches of stables. She was said to be the daughter of Fulvius Stellus by a mare. (Juv. 8.157; Plut. Parall. Gr. et Rom. p. 312; Hartung, Die Religion der Römer, vol. ii. p. 154.) [L.S]
Epona ae, f
- the goddess of mule-drivers, Iu.
Epŏna
From epus = ecus or equus. A Roman goddess presiding over horses. Paintings and statues of her were frequently placed in stables.