Iovantucarus

MarsIovantucaruswas aCeltic godwho was associated with theTreveranhealer-godLenus Marsat his sanctuary atTrier.The name reflects the deity's function as a protector of youth, and the temple was visited by pilgrims who often brought with them images of children, often depicting as holding pet birds as offerings to the god. AtTholey,also in Treveran territory, ‘Iovantucarus’ was also used as an epithet ofMercury.