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Marica 1
Gender Feminine

Meaning & History

In Roman mythology, Marica was a nymph and the mother of Latinus. The sacred forest near Minturnae was dedicated to Marica as well as a nearby lake. The origin and meaning or her name are uncertain. Theories include a derivation from the Indoeuropean root mari / mori which designated boggy waters.
Added 8/11/2009 by rainbow_Maya
Edited 8/17/2020 by Frollein Gladys and Callirrhoe


See Also

Marica, and user submissions Mariča, Marica