place
Aricia
also: the grove of Nemi
Site of the grove and lake of Diana at Nemi near Rome, whose priest won and held office by killing his predecessor.
Reading notes
- The Art of Love §1.9 woodland temple
The grove and lake of Diana at Aricia (Nemi), whose priest, the 'king of the wood,' won office by killing his predecessor.
- The Festivals §6.proem Aricia
The Latin town by Diana's lake (Nemi), where the restored Hippolytus dwells as Virbius.
- Metamorphoses §15.497 Aricia's valley
The wooded vale near Lake Nemi, seat of Diana's cult, where Egeria mourns.