Nascio

In Roman mythology, Nascio (Latin: "birth") was one of many goddesses of birth, and a protector of infants. She assisted Lucina in her functions, and was analogous to the Greek Eileithyia. She had a sanctuary in the neighborhood of Ardea.[1][2]

See also

References
  1. Cicero, On the Nature of Gods, 3. 18
  2. "Nascio". Roman Myth Index. Retrieved 2008-06-10.


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