Strenua
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In Roman mythology, Strenua or Strenia was the goddess of strength and endurance. She was originally a Sabine goddess. She had a temple on the Via Sacra.
According to some scholars the Befana tradition is derived by the Strenua cult.
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In Roman mythology, Strenua or Strenia was the goddess of strength and endurance. She was originally a Sabine goddess. She had a temple on the Via Sacra.
According to some scholars the Befana tradition is derived by the Strenua cult.