Morta (mythology)

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Morta (mythology)

In Roman mythology, Morta was the goddess of death.[1] She was believed to preside over infants who died.[2]

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La Parca by Mexican artist Antonio García Vega.

Aulus Gellius understood her name to be the similar as Morea. Morta’s name most likely meant fate.[3]

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