Sequana
| Sequana | |
|---|---|
Goddess of the Seine and of healing | |
Gallo-Roman sculpture of Sequana in a duck boat | |
| Venerated in | Northern France by Gaulish tribes and Gallo-Romans after the Conquest of Gaul |
| Major cult centre | The principal source of the Seine in northern Burgundy |
| Symbol | Water |
| Temple | Northern Burgundy at the source of the Seine River |
In Gallo-Roman religion, Sequana is the goddess of the river Seine, particularly the springs at the source of the Seine. Although the origins of the goddess are Celtic, Sequana was subsequently integrated into a Gallo-Roman regional cult of worship after the Roman conquest of Gaul. The main sites dedicated to her are found in northern Burgundy, especially at the source of the Seine, where archeological excavations have unearthed a temple complex and over a thousand votive offerings.