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Roman goddess of livestock
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In Roman mythology, the goddess Faustitas (Latin: "good fortune") had the responsibility of protecting the herd and livestock. According to Horace, she walked about farmlands together with Ceres, ensuring their fruitfulness.

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  1. Horace, Odes 4. 5. 18


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