Andarta

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In Celtic polytheism, Andarta was a warrior goddess worshipped in southern Gaul. Inscriptions to her have been found in Bern, Switzerland[citation needed] as well as in southern France.[1] She may also be related to the goddess Andate identified with Victory in Britain, according to Cassius Dio.[2] Like the similar goddess Artio, she was associated with the bear.[citation needed]

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ L'Arbre Celtique. "Andarta".
  2. ^ Cassius Dio. Published online by Bill Thayer. Cf. also the British goddess Andraste mentioned in connection with Boudica.

[edit] References

  • MacKillop, James. Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1998. ISBN 0-19-280120-1.
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