From the article:
"Archaeologists have unearthed a Roman-era votive altar dedicated to the ancient Basque deity Larrahe at the medieval monastery of Doneztebe on Mount Arriaundi, northern Spain.. . The small votive altar features a dedication written by a woman known as Valeria Vitella to the deity Larrahe. This translates to 'Valeria Vitella fulfills her vow to Larrahe freely and deservedly.'
"Archaeologists have unearthed a Roman-era votive altar dedicated to the ancient Basque deity Larrahe at the medieval monastery of Doneztebe on Mount Arriaundi, northern Spain.. . The small votive altar features a dedication written by a woman known as Valeria Vitella to the deity Larrahe. This translates to 'Valeria Vitella fulfills her vow to Larrahe freely and deservedly.'
Little is known about Larrahe, as few other examples of worship to the deity have been discovered. “The name of this indigenous god or goddess is only attested in three other altars from the Basque territory,” researchers explained in the statement. However, this altar was found much further north than previous dedications to Larrahe, thus expanding the territorial domain of the deity’s worship."
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https://arkeonews.net/votive-altar-dedicated-to-basque-deity-larrahe-found-in-medieval-well/
https://arkeonews.net/votive-altar-dedicated-to-basque-deity-larrahe-found-in-medieval-well/
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