Fortuna Roman god of chance or fortune
The Roman god of chance or fortune. Fortuna was a Roman equivalent of Tyche, the Greek goddess of fortune. Fortuna had been depicted standing on a ball, indicating the uncertainty of chance, fortune or fate.
Fortuna was originally a fertility goddess, known as Fors Fortuna, and was also depicted carrying a cornucopia, symbolising abundance or plenty. She had a temple in Rome called Fortuna Redux, built by Emperor Domitian, to celebrate the victories over the Germans. Her festival was held on June 24