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Alpanu

Alpanu, sometimes spelled Alpnu or Alpan, was an Etruscan goddess of the underworld and perhaps of sexual love as well. Her name appears on the Piacenza Liver, and it appears on seven mirrors mainly in love scenes as well. The personification of Alpan is shown in one of the mirrors as male. She is shown as wearing jewellery, a loose cloak, and sandals.

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Alpanu, sometimes spelled Alpnu or Alpan, was an Etruscan goddess1: 157-8  of the underworld and perhaps of sexual love as well.2: 13  Her name appears on the Piacenza Liver,1: 157  and it appears on seven mirrors mainly in love scenes as well.1: 157-8  The personification of Alpan is shown in one of the mirrors as male.1: 158  She is shown as wearing jewellery, a loose cloak, and sandals.2: 13 

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  1. de Grummond, Nancy Thomson (2006). Etruscan Myth, Sacred History, and Legend. University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. ISBN 1-931707-86-3.
  2. Jordan, Michael (2004). Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses (2nd ed.). 132 West 31st Street, New York, NY 10001, USA: Facts On File, Inc. ISBN 0-8160-5923-3.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location (link)