Juno Savior of Women

In ancient Roman religion, the Goddess Juno was worshiped by women in the Roman Empire. Her festival was Matronalia and celebrated on March 1. 

She had various titles:

Juno Lucina - Goddess of childbirth

Juno Moneta - Goddess of good counsel and money

Juno Sospita - Savior of women in distress

Juno Regina - Queen of heaven 

Vergil and other Roman poets identify her as the Greek Hera who hated the Trojans.

    

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