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Museum Monday: Juno Sospita at the Vatican - Lili on the Loose
Juno “The Saviour” is a goddess that protected ancient Romans during the perilous winter month of February. She wears a goat’s skin and is armed with spear and shield. This 2nd-century statue is viewable at the Vatican’s Museo Pio-Clementino. Museum Monday is an every other week series about museum news, objects, and reviews. Related posts: Museum Monday: River God at the Vatican Museum Monday: Egyptian Antinous Museum Monday: Laocoön and His Sons Museum Monday: Antinous as Dionysus Nativity Scene and Christmas Tree at The Vatican
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