In Roman mythology, Marica was a nymph, the mother of Latinus.Rose, p. 310. 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. Wheeler, p. 229.Purcell, n.p. A lake nearby was also named after her. Various Roman authors claims that she was a form of Diana or Venus.Smith, p. 243.Post, pp. 242-44.
See also
Virgil, Aeneid, VII. 47. Livy, XXVII. 37, 2. Martial, X. 25. References
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