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Roman prefect Titus Flavius Constans dedicated the stone altar to Vagdavercustis in 165 AD. This inscription names a goddess called Vagdavercustis and serves as the only known evidence of her existence.
Archaeologists discovered the artifact at Cologne, Germany, where it now rests in a local museum for visitors to see today. The stone dates from around the 2nd century CE and stands as the sole physical record of this Germanic goddess.
Scholars struggle to translate the name Vagdavercustis clearly because no other inscriptions exist to confirm linguistic roots. Some researchers suggest it means protectress of war dancers while others find no clear meaning despite centuries of study.
Five figures appear carved into the front of the altar including an officiant wearing a toga with his head covered by a cloth called capite velato. A boy holds incense on the left side while a musician plays an aulos instrument behind them to drown out inauspicious noises.
Trees carved on the altar suggest a vegetative function while other theories link her to Virtus the god of military virtue. Evidence remains too scarce for definitive conclusions so some researchers view her as a war goddess and others see her role tied to nature and growth.