Fortuna
The Roman god of chance or fortune. Fortuna was the Roman equivalent of Tyche, the Greek goddess of fortune. Fortuna was depicted standing on a ball, indicating the uncertainty of chance, fortune or fate.
Fortuna was originally a fertility goddess known as Fors Fortuna, and was also depicted carrying a cornucopia symbolising abundance or plenty. She had a temple in Rome called Fortuna Redux, built by Emperor Domitian, to celebrate the victories over the Germans. Her festival was held on June 24.
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Fortuna, Fors Fortuna.
Tyche (Greek).
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