Freja's Cats

     Neither Roman nor Greek mythology mentions a lion like creature with wings. Although in Norse mythology, which originates from the ancient Viking community, Freja the Goddess of love and beauty has a connection with these mysterious felines.  It is said that Freja had a gold chariot that was drawn by two horse-sized winged cats usually blue in color. It is unknown to why the myths of a distant culture appear periodically in Roman art.

An early Roman Mosaic of a winged cat. Located at the Museo Nazionale Romano

Roman Sculpture of a cat-like horse with wings. Its body morphs into a cornucopia, most likely used for decoration in a palace. Located at the Museo Nazionale Romano 

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