Volturnus

In Roman mythology, Volturnus was a god of the Tiber, and may have been the god of all rivers.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> He had his own minor flamen, a high priest, the Flamen Volturnalis.<ref name="a">Template:Cite book</ref> His festival, Volturnalia, was held on August 27.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

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.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref><ref name="a"/>

History

Although originally popular enough to receive his own Flamen, he vanished into obscurity around the time of the late Roman Republic.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

Appearance

Volturnus was a man, who had long blonde hair.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

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.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

Honours

Volturnus Lake in Antarctica is named after the deity.

References

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