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Vertumnus

In Roman mythology, Vertumnus was the god of seasons, change and plant growth, as well as gardens and fruit trees. He could change his form at will; using this power, he tricked Pomona into marrying him by disguising himself as an old woman.

Vertumnus' cult arrived at Rome around 300 BC (from his Etruscan counterpart: Voltumna) and a temple to him was constructed on the Aventine Hill in 264 BC. A statue of him was placed at the Vicus Tuscus. His festival was the Vertumnalias on August 13.

His name comes from vertere meaning "changing."

Alternative: Vortumnus, Vertimnus

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Vertumnus vertumnus@axelero.hu - January 20th, 2005
Hi, we are a small trading and service company in Hungary, our name is "VERTUMNUS Ltd.". Do you know any other company, club, association etc. named Vertumnus? Best regards R. Baross (MD) VERTUMNUS read more » messages 1

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