Mythology - Roman - Terra
Terra, or Tellus, was the goddess and personification of the the Earth, as well as earthquakes, fertility, nature, marriage, and agriculture. Her Greek counterpart was Gaia. She is one of the primordial goddesses, like Nyx, and came fully formed from Chaos. She is depicted as a woman holding a cornucopia filled with the fruits of nature and agriculture. Her Festivals are the Sementivae in January, which is shared with Ceres, and the Fordicidia, which is celebrated on April 15th.
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[Commonplace Book of Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, 1808-1862]
Journal or Commonplace Book of Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, dating from 1809-1862. It includes letters, poetry, and personal writings of Elizabeth up until 1831. There are writings of her grandson, Upshur B. Quinby, found throughout. There are also loose inserts of letters and other papers.
