A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology, Ma, Mamerci'nus, Mana

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Mana

or MANA GE'NITA, an ancient Italian divinity. When a sacrifice was offered to her, the people used to pray that none of those born in the house should become pious, that is, that none should die. (Plut. Quaest. Rom. 52.) The name Mana is of the same root as Manes, and like manis (whence immanis) originally signified good. (Comp. Macr. 1.3; Serv. ad Aen. 3.63; Isidor. Orig. 8.11.) It is not impossible that Mana may be the same divinity as Mania.

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William Smith. A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology. London. John Murray: printed by Spottiswoode and Co., New-Street Square and Parliament Street. In the article on Soranus, we find: "at this present time (1848)" and this date seems to reflect the dates of works cited. 1873 - probably the printing date.

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