How did the Romans speak to the goddess?

Image: 'The owl' - a Roman cartoon character

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Lots of things have been found in the Spring: brooches, bracelets, jugs, and over 12,000 coins! They were all thrown in by Romans as gifts for Sulis Minerva."

 

"We call the notes to Sulis Minerva 'curses'. Sometimes they were written back-to-front or in mirror-writing to make sure only the goddess could read them!"

 

Image: Some of the gifts for Sulis Minerva that have been found in the Spring

Some of the objects found in the Spring

Image: 'Apulia' - a Roman cartoon character

Apulia: "The Spring is a direct link with the Underworld. People visit it to pray to the goddess Sulis Minerva. They throw presents like jewellery and money into the Spring. She will look after them and their families."

 

"If someone has stolen something from you, you can write a note to the goddess about it. Sulis Minerva will help to get the stolen things back to you and then punish the thief! The notes are written on lead, which is quite soft, folded up and thrown into the Spring."