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EponaHorse goddess of the ancient Celtic religion. Associated with kingship and fertility, she was known as Epona in Gaul, Rhiannon in Wales, and Macha in Ireland. Her cult was found throughout the Western Roman empire and was spread by members of the Roman army, especially cavalry units. Epona (Bubona) goddess; watched over cattle and horses. [Rom. Myth.: Kravitz, 90] See : Protectiveness Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 8 Epping-based nonprofit EPONA (Equine Protection of North America), a nonprofit rescue and rehabilitation facility for abused and neglected horses, recently was the recipient of a $30,000 facility makeover, courtesy of Project Pawsitive, a new reality-based TV show geared at providing eco-friendly renovations to animal rescues in need. Croom House, which operates under the banner of Epona Bloodstock, has been home to hand-picked bloodstock for many years, but Ballyphilip has had to do it the hard way, as McCartan explains. Some Gods later given human form are inextricably linked to specific animals; Epona with horses, Cernunnos with stags, Artio with bears and Arduinna with boars. |
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