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Epona

eh-POH-nah

ɛˈpoʊnə

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Epona

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Gaulish — 'divine mare'.
Meaning
A Gaulish goddess of horses, donkeys, and mules, widely worshipped across the Roman Empire; her cult is unique among Celtic deities in being adopted by Rome.

Common mispronunciations

EH-poh-naheh-PON-ah

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