Aradia, or the Gospel of the Witches were people oppressed by feudal lands, the former revenging themselves in every way, and holding orgies to Diana which the Church represented as being the worship of Satan". Diana is not only the witches' goddess, but is presented as the primordial creatrix in Chapter III, dividing herself into darkness and light. After giving birth to Lucifer, Diana seduces him while in the form of a cat, eventually giving birth to Aradia, their daughter. Diana demonstrates the power of her witchcraft by creating "the heavens, the stars and the rain", becoming "Queen of the Witches". Chapter I presents the original witches
Feronia (mythology) Feronia (mythology) In ancient Roman religion, Feronia was a goddess associated with wildlife, fertility, health, and abundance. As the goddess who granted freedom to slaves or civil rights to the most humble part of society, she was especially honored among plebeians and freedmen. Her festival, the "Feroniae", was November 13 (the "ides" of November) during the "Ludi Plebeii" ("Plebeian Games"), in conjunction with Fortuna Primigenia; both were goddesses of Praeneste. Feronia's name is derived from a Sabine adjective corresponding to Latin "fĕrus". "Feronia" comes from Etruscan, but with a long vowel, i.e. "Fērōnǐa". The root "fer" has cognate words in