Mana Genita

Mana Genita was a goddess in Roman mythology.

Worship
Not much is known about Mana Genita due to the fact that she was only mentioned by Pliny and Plutarch. Both authors tell that her rites were carried out by the sacrifice of a puppy or a bitch.

Some modern commentators have suggested that Mana Genita was a goddess who determined whether a child was born dead or alive, therefore associated with infant mortality.

Other names

 * Geneta Mana