Alpanu sometimes spelt Alpnu or Alpan was an Etruscan goddess[1]: 157-8 of the underworld and perhaps of sexual love as well[2]: 13. Her name appears on the Piacenza Liver[1]: 157, and it appears on seven mirrors mainly in love scenes as well[1]: 157-8. The personification of Alpan is shown in one of the mirrors as male[1]: 158. She is shown as wearing jewellery, a loose cloak, and sandals[2]: 13.

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References

  1. ^ de Grummond, Nancy Thomson (2006). Etruscan Myth, Sacred History, and Legend. University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. ISBN 1-931707-86-3.
  2. ^ Jordan, Michael (2004). Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses. 2nd ed. 132 West 31st Street, New York, NY 10001, USA: Facts On File, Inc. ISBN 0-8160-5923-3.