Marica (mythology)

In Roman mythology, Marica was a nymph, the mother of Latinus. Latinus was fathered by Faunus, who was also occasionally referred to as the son of Marica. The sacred forest near Minturnae was dedicated to Marica. A lake nearby was also named after her.

See also

• Virgil (VII, 47)
• Livy (XXVII, 37,2)

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