Angerona

This article is about the goddess. For the moth genus, see Angerona (moth). For the community in the United States, see Angerona, West Virginia.
Angerona
Goddess who relieves pain and sorrow, prevents angina, protects Rome and its sacred name
Statue of Angerona, one of the sculptures in the Schönbrunn Garden (1773–80); note the fingers on lips
Other namesAngeronia,Ágach, Agroná
Symbolsmouth bandaged and sealed, finger on lips
FestivalsDivalia

In ancient Gallo-Roman religion Angerona or Angeronia was an old Celtic goddess adopted by Romans, whose name and functions are variously explained. She is sometimes identified with the goddess Feronia.

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