Deity of the Day: Acis

In Metamorphoses, Acis was the son of Faunus. He was in love with the sea-nymph Galatea, but was killed by a jealous cyclops. Galatea turned his blood into the river Acis in Sicily. 

This story was made into an opera by Handel. It's on YouTube. I would like to watch it when I get home tonight. 

Deity of the Day: Acca Larentia

Acca Larentia saved the lives of Romulus and Remus. Her festival, Larentalia, was held on December 23rd.

Deity of the Day: Abundantia

Abundantia is the Roman goddess of abundance and prosperity.