Volturnus

 ( Roman Gods ) 

In Roman mythology, Volturnus was a god of the Tiber, and may have been the god of all rivers.

He had his own minor flamen, a high priest, the Flamen Volturnalis.

(2025). 9780520249912, University of California Press. ISBN 9780520249912

His festival, Volturnalia, was held on August 27.

(2025). 9781438110271, Facts On File. . ISBN 9781438110271

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Culture Although he was originally an Etruscan god, his worship spread to Rome, and appears to have replaced or coincided with the Roman god Tiber.

(1969). 9780695861094, Collins. ISBN 9780695861094

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History

Although originally popular enough to receive his own Flamen, he vanished into obscurity around the time of the late Roman Republic.

(2025). 9780816074822, Facts On File. . ISBN 9780816074822

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Appearance

Volturnus was a man, who had long blonde hair.

(2025). 9780807869048, The University of North Carolina Press. ISBN 9780807869048

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Family

Volturnus had at least two descendants, a daughter named Juturna, a grandchild named Fontus. Fons was born of a love affair between Juturna and Janus, and was the god of spring water.

(2025). 9780859897037, University of Exeter, UK. ISBN 9780859897037

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Honours

Volturnus Lake in Antarctica is named after the deity.

Categories: Roman Gods, Sea And River Gods, Personifications Of Rivers

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