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Picumnus
Italian agriculture god, husband of Pomona. He and his brother Pilumnus were the protective deities for women in childbirth and new born infants.
Picus
Also called Picumnus, he was credited with discovering the use of manure in agriculture. He is called son of Stercutus in consequence. He is the father of Faunus. Another legend claims he was a warlike hero, the earliest king of Latium, wealthy, and who was finally changed into a woodpecker.
Pietas
Roman goddess of domestic affection. Her symbol is the stork.
Pilleus
Round felt hat with little or no brim, the mark of fishermen, sailors and artisans. Castor and Pollux, Odysseus, Charon, Hephaestus, and Daedalus wear it.
Pilum
Roman legionaries' six foot javelin, hurled at the enemy at the start of the engagement before using the sword. Wooden shaft was a yard long fitted with a yard long iron head with a barbed point. Marius altered construction so if the head stuck in the enemy's shield, he would be unable to pull it our and use it.
Pilumnus
One of the Italian gods who protected women in childbirth from the mischief of Silvanus. (See Picumnus.)
Pindar
Greatest Greek lyric poet born about 522 at Cynoscephale, near Thebes.
Pistor
Roman baker.Pithos
Greek earthenware wine jar with wide mouth and tight lid.
Pittheus
Grandfather of Theseus, king of Troezen. More on Pittheus
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