Vernostonos facts for kids
Verostonos was an ancient god worshipped a long, long time ago in a place called Roman Britain. This was when the powerful Roman Empire ruled parts of Britain. People who followed the Celtic religion, which believed in many gods, honored Verostonos. His name seems to be connected to alder trees.
Who Was Verostonos?
People learned about Verostonos from special stones called altar-stones. These stones were used for worship. One important stone was found in a place called Ebchester in County Durham, England. It had words carved into it, which is called an inscription. This inscription mentioned Verostonos and another god named Cocidius.
Cocidius was a well-known god of war. Because Verostonos was mentioned with Cocidius, some experts think they might have been linked. Perhaps Verostonos was a special name or a different way to refer to Cocidius.
What His Name Means
The name Vernostonos might come from an older language called Proto-Celtic. In that language, it could mean 'the Groaning of Alder-trunks'. This shows a strong connection between the god and alder trees.
Where We Found Out About Him
Artifacts and information about Verostonos can be found in several museums across England. These places help us learn more about ancient gods and the people who worshipped them.
- British Museum, London, England.
- Lancaster museum, Lancaster, England.
- Newcastle Museum of Antiquities, Newcastle, England.
- Penrith Museum, Penrith, England.
- Verovicium Roman Museum, Housesteads Fort, Northumberland, England.
- York Castle Museum, York, England.
