Onuva (Onu′va). The Venus of the ancient Gauls.
Opalia (Opa′lia). Roman festivals in honor of Ops, held on 14th of the calends of January.
Opiate-rod, see Caduceus.
“Eyes ... more wakeful than to drowse,
Charmed with Arcadian pipe—the pastoral reed
Of Hermes or his opiate-rod.”
Milton.
Ops. Mother of the gods, a daughter of Coelus and Terra. She was known by the several names of Bona Dea, Rhea, Cybele, Magna Mater, Proserpine, Tellus, and Thya; and occasionally she is spoken of as Juno and Minerva. She personified labor, and is represented as a comely matron, distributing gifts with her right hand, and holding in her left hand a loaf of bread. Her festival was the 14th day of the January calends.
Oracles, see Themis.
Oraea (Orae′a). Certain sacrifices offered to the goddesses of the seasons to invoke fair weather for the ripening of the fruits of the earth.
Orbona (Orbo′na). Roman goddess of children, invoked by mothers when they lost or were in danger of losing their offspring.
Orchards, see Feronia.
Oreades (O′reades) were mountain nymphs, attendants on Diana.