Thesan
Etruscan · deity · archaic · deity
Etruscan goddess of the dawn, counterpart of Eos and Aurora, associated with birth and the light of day. On mirrors she is winged and carries off a youthful lover, mirroring Eos and Tithonus.
Domains
- dawn and light
- birth and childbirth
Powers
- Bring forth the dawn and the daylight
- Carry off a mortal youth at daybreak
Relations
- celestial deity of: Tinia
Sources
- Engraved bronze mirrors naming Thesan
- de Grummond, Etruscan Myth (2006)