person
Veleda
A prophetess of the Bructeri held by many as a divinity in Vespasian's day, instanced for the Germans' reverence of women.
Reading notes
- The Germania §8 Veleda
A prophetess of the Bructeri held almost as a divinity in Vespasian's day, cited for the Germans' reverence of women.
- The Histories §4.64 Veleda
A prophetess of the Bructeri, revered as all but divine among the Germans; arbiter of the revolt, who had foretold the legions' destruction.