Morta (mythology) explained

See also: Mors (mythology). In Roman mythology, Morta was the goddess of death.[1] She was believed to preside over infants who died.[2]

Aulus Gellius understood her name to be the similar as Morea. Morta’s name most likely meant fate.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Jordan, Michael. Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses. 2014-05-14. Infobase Publishing. 978-1-4381-0985-5. 204. en.
  2. Book: Adkins. Lesley. Handbook to Life in Ancient Rome. Adkins. Roy A.. Adkins. Both Professional Archaeologists Roy A.. 2014-05-14. Infobase Publishing. 978-0-8160-7482-2. 298. en.
  3. Book: Livingston, Ivy. A Linguistic Commentary on Livius Andronicus. 2013-04-15. Routledge. 978-1-135-92401-0. 7. en.

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