Stata Mater (Statua Mater; Statis Mater) Roman A goddess called upon to help protect against fire.
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Stata Mater (Statua Mater; Statis Mater) Roman A goddess called upon to help protect against fire. Specifically, people placed a statue to this lesser goddess in the Roman Forum, located between the Palatine and Capitoline hills, and a central area in the ancient city. Here the goddess could protect the city from the threat of fire and other damage at night. Stata Mater also guarded a city fire that burned there on the community hearth. Stata Mater was closely associated with Vulcan, Roman god of fire and blacksmiths, and Vesta, goddess of the home and the household hearth.
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