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Stata Mater

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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a Roman divinity to whom an image was dedicated in the forum, and whose rites consisted in the lighting of fires nightly before her image. She was regarded as a protectress against damage by fire, and was supposed to be either a wife of Vulcan or identical with the goddess Vesta.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Stata Mater'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​s/stata-mater.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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