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Maia2

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌɪə/
Roman Mythology
Definition of Maia
  • a goddess associated with Vulcan and also (by confusion with Maia1) with Mercury (Hermes). She was worshipped on 1 May and 15 May; that month is named after her.

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