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by Micha F. Lindemans

The goddess of thresholds and especially door-pivots (cardo "door-pivot"). Just as Carna she is also a goddess of health. Cardea is the protectress of little children against the attacks of vampire-witches. She obtained the office from Janus in exchange for her personal favors.

Ovid says of Cardea, apparently quoting a religious formula: 'Her power is to open what is shut; to shut what is open.'