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Februus is an ancient Italic god of purifications, who was worshipped by both the Romans and Etruscans. He was also worshipped as the god of the underworld by the Etruscans. For them, Februus was also
Februus and Febris, representing the month of February
Bas relief from Arch of Marcus Aurelius showing sacrifice
Febris
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Febris, or Dea Febris, is the Roman goddess of fevers, who embodied, but also protected people from, fever and malaria. Because of this, Febris was a feared goddess whom people wanted the favour of. S
Februus
…as with the better-known Roman god Pluto. Februus' name could mean "the underground [one]" in the Etruscan language. Februus may have become the Roman Febris, goddess of fever (febris in Latin means fever). These are possibly connected with the sweating of fevers, which was considered a purgative, washing…
Febris, print by Virgil Solis, from his Twelve mythological women series