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Virginiensis Dea

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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in Roman mythology, seems to be identical with the Grecian Lisozona (girdle-looser). The loosed the girdle of the bride on entering the marriage chamber.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Virginiensis Dea'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​v/virginiensis-dea.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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