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Maia
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Maia (mā`ə, mī`ə).

1 In Greek mythology, oldest of the Pleiades Pleiades, in Greek mythology, seven daughters of Atlas and the nymph Pleione. According to one legend they were the attendants of Artemis and were changed into stars by the gods when they were pursued by the amorous hunter Orion.
..... Click the link for more information. . She was the mother of Hermes by Zeus.

2 In Roman mythology, goddess of fertility; also called Maiesta. She was often identified with Bona Dea Bona Dea (bō`nə dē`ə), in Roman religion, ancient fertility goddess worshiped only by women; also called Fauna.
..... Click the link for more information. . The month of May was probably named for her.
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Nam mihi magnanimi regis cantanda Britannum Maiestas sacrata, sonis memorandaque quondam Illius acta meis, gelidae qui temperat oras Hibernae, sine fraude ulla, sed Matte feroces Saepe quatit Gallos, cui clara Britannia paret, Insula dives opum, duri Mavortis alumna: Albion hanc olim patres dixere Latini.
The 'Opicius' poems (British Library, Cotton Vespasian B. iv) and the ... by Carlson, David R. / Renaissance Quarterly
Quidam etiam non ignobiles veterum philosophorum corporis pulchritudini quandam felictitatem inesse putaverunt, magnam siquidem venustati et dignitati gratiam inesse iudicantes, quod qui rebus iis praestarent alios facile ad se amandos, ad se verendos allicerent, quibus aetate crescente veneranda quaedam maiestas accedere videtur, qua inferiorum animi incredibiliter ad parendum maioribus moventur, magisque interdum homines corporis gratia et veneratio quam vires ipse tuentur.
Marriage, sexual pleasure, and learned brides in the wedding orations ... by D'Elia, Anthony F. / Renaissance Quarterly
Starting with a survey of ancient institutions and traditions, Valerius goes on to give examples of military discipline, triumphal custom, the office of censor, and the attribute called maiestas (which R.
Faits et dits memorables: Livres I-III by Murphy, Stephen / Renaissance Quarterly
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