Molae
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In Roman mythology
, the Molae were two daughters of the god Mars
. Since the Latin
mola (singular form of molae) translates to "grindstone", they may have been connected to pounding or grinding of the grain.
Roman mythology
Roman mythology is the body of traditional stories pertaining to ancient Rome's legendary origins and religious system, as represented in the literature and visual arts of the Romans...
, the Molae were two daughters of the god Mars
Mars (mythology)
Mars was the Roman god of war and also an agricultural guardian, a combination characteristic of early Rome. He was second in importance only to Jupiter, and he was the most prominent of the military gods worshipped by the Roman legions...
. Since the Latin
Latin
Latin is an Italic language originally spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. It, along with most European languages, is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language. Although it is considered a dead language, a number of scholars and members of the Christian clergy speak it fluently, and...
mola (singular form of molae) translates to "grindstone", they may have been connected to pounding or grinding of the grain.