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Bangu mate

In Latvian mythology, Bangu mate ("mother of waves") was the patron goddess of sailors. She protected ships if the seamen worshipped her adequately and sunk those which displeased her.

Alternative: Bangu mahte, Bangputys (Lithuania)

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