Sirona
Sirona reigned as a powerful Celtic healing deity, particularly associated with life-giving springs. These natural wells were believed to possess restorative properties, and Sirona was seen as their guardian, ensuring their purity and potency.
Primarily worshipped in east-central Gaul, along the Rhine and Danube Rivers (known as the German and Danubian Limes), she was the guardian of natural springs believed to possess restorative properties. The Treveri, a powerful Celtic tribe, particularly revered Sirona, suggesting her central role in their healthcare practices.
Interestingly, some depictions show her alongside Apollo Grannus or Apollo Borvo, both Roman gods associated with healing and the sun. This merging of deities, known as syncretism, reflects the cultural exchange that occurred as Roman influence expanded. While most evidence of Sirona’s worship is concentrated in these regions, a few exceptions hint at a potentially wider reach within the Celtic world.
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