CARNA

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Roman Mythology

Places

Roman Mythology

'Carna' refers to two distinct women from Roman mythology. The modern English word ''carnal'' is derived from this name.

★ 'Carna' was a nymph who lived where Rome would eventually be. Janus fell in love with her and gave her power over door hinges and handles. As a goddess, she was known as Cardea, from ''cardo'' hinge[1].

★ 'Carna' was a Roman goddess who presided over the heart and other organs. Her festival took place on June 1.

Places

★ Carna, Galway is a village in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland

★ Càrna, Scotland is an island in Loch Sunart on the west coast of Scotland