Sancus
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For the genus of butterfly, see Sancus (skipper). For the genus of spider, see Sancus (spider).
In ancient Roman religion, Sancus (also known as Sangus or Semo Sancus) was a god of trust (fides), honesty, and oaths. His cult, one of the most ancient amongst the Romans, probably derived from Umbrian influences.[lower-alpha 1] Cato[2] and Silius Italicus[3] wrote that Sancus was a Sabine god and father of the eponymous Sabine hero Sabus. He is thus sometimes considered a founder-deity.