Originally an ancient Etruscan goddess of the fruitful earth, Anna Perenna went on to become well revered by the Romans. Her feast day is March 15, a time when spring begins to sing and green shoots stir beneath the fertile ground. During her widely celebrated festival, revelry, merrymaking, and lovemaking were expected of all devout Romans. After the strain of a long winter, folks of all classes needed to let down their hair.
In the earliest Roman calendar, the feast day of Anna Perenna constituted a highlight in the Roman celebration of the new year. Anna Perenna served as 
goddess of the year, ushering in new hope and bounty. The metaphysical practitioner and teacher Zsuzsanna Budapest calls her the Grandmother of Time and wrote a book of that title. Because of Anna Perenna, we experience the passing of time as a series of moments, allowing us to engage our senses to discern the deep meaning behind each segment of our lives.
I know so little of these ancient goddesses. Fascinating stuff, delving into ancient myth. Thanks for introducing me to another, Flossie!
I love the old stories! Thanks for stopping by, Mae.
You come up with the most interesting information. Always enjoyable.
Thank you, Loretta!