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| The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-07. |
| Egeria |
( jr´ ) (KEY) , in Roman religion and mythology, goddess or nymph of fountains. Consort and adviser of King Numa, she was also identified with Diana and worshiped as a goddess of childbirth. The name is used as an epithet for a female adviser or companion. |
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