6/12/2012

Artio, the Bear Goddess


The Bear Goddess Artio.  This bronze statue was found in Bern, Switzerland and portrays her with a diadem, seated on a (missing) throne with a patera and fruit.  Artos means "bear" in the Gaulish language. 


(photo, Historical Museum of Bern)

More information on Goddesses and their corresponding animals may be found on our site:  In Her Name