In ancient Roman religion, Paventia or Paventina was a divine personification of fear. She is one of many Roman deities whose name embodies a "functional focus. " In particular, she is said to avert fear (pavor) from infants. She appears in lists made by early Christian writers mocking minor deities who have a narrowly defined sphere of influence.

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  • In ancient Roman religion, Paventia or Paventina was a divine personification of fear. She is one of many Roman deities whose name embodies a "functional focus. " In particular, she is said to avert fear (pavor) from infants. She appears in lists made by early Christian writers mocking minor deities who have a narrowly defined sphere of influence.
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  • In ancient Roman religion, Paventia or Paventina was a divine personification of fear. She is one of many Roman deities whose name embodies a "functional focus. " In particular, she is said to avert fear (pavor) from infants. She appears in lists made by early Christian writers mocking minor deities who have a narrowly defined sphere of influence.
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