Reitia

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Reitia is an ancient goddess venerated by the Veneti people of northeastern Italy, often linked to writing, healing, and protection.

All labels observed (1)

Label Occurrences
Reitia canonical 2

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Statements (48)

Predicate Object
instanceOf Venetic deity
ancient Italic deity
deity
goddess
archaeologicalEvidenceType inscribed bronze tablets
sanctuary remains
votive objects
associatedWith childbirth
fertility
healing
protection
women
writing
attestedAs Reitia self-link
continuityUnderRome partially Romanized cult
culture Veneti people
surface form: Venetic culture
epigraphicEvidenceLanguage Venetic language
gender female
hasCultSite sanctuary at Ateste
sanctuary at Este
sanctuary at Lagole di Calalzo
sanctuary of Este-Baratella
inscriptionsFeature Venetic alphabet
abecedaria
dedicatory inscriptions
linkedConcept health
literacy
protection of community
sacred writing
possibleInterpretatioRomana association with Roman goddesses
religion ancient Venetic religion
role healing goddess
patroness of scribes
patroness of writing
protective deity
veneratedBy Veneti
worshipPeriod Iron Age
Roman Republican period
pre-Roman period
worshipPractice dedication of inscribed tablets
dedication of small bronze objects
dedication of styluses
ritual deposition in sanctuaries
votive offerings
worshipRegion Ateste
Este
Veneto
northeastern Italy

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Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Reitia attestedAs Reitia self-link