Liberty (goddess)

Goddesses of and with the name of (the equivalent of) Liberty have existed in many cultures. A temple was erected to the goddess Libertas on the Aventine Hill in Rome by the father of Tiberius Gracchus during the second Punic War. A statue of the goddess Libertas was also put up by Clodius on the site of Cicero's house after it had been pulled down. It may be supposed that both of these actions were no less political than religious.

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In the United States, the image of the Statue of Liberty (also known as Lady Liberty or the Goddess of Liberty) personifies liberty and freedom, and is the female embodiment of patriotism, Uncle Sam being the male embodiment. Her French counterpart is Marianne, and her British Britannia.

Related Topics:
Personifies - Liberty - Freedom - Uncle Sam - Marianne - Britannia

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