Eacus (god)

Eacus (god)

Eacus is a weather god worshipped in Iberian Spain. He is known from the area of Castile and was syncretised with the local Roman deity Jupiter Solutorius.

References

Michael Jordon, Encyclopedia of Gods, Kyle Cathie Limited, 2002


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