Marica (mythology)

Marica, by Henryk Siemiradzki Lviv National Art Gallery, Ukraine

In Roman mythology, Marica was a nymph, the mother of Latinus.[1] Latinus was fathered by Faunus, who was also occasionally referred to as the son of Marica. The sacred forest near Minturnae was dedicated to Marica.[2][3] A lake nearby was also named after her. Various Roman authors claims that she was a form of Diana or Venus.[4][5]

  1. ^ Rose, p. 310.
  2. ^ Wheeler, p. 229.
  3. ^ Purcell, n.p.
  4. ^ Smith, p. 243.
  5. ^ Post, pp. 242-44.