Ciunda

Ciunda (IPA tʃunda) CH-u-n-d-a is a goddess in Chromari religion and mythology, most often shown standing in the centre of stones in the shape of a cross. She is assoicated with magic. Her earliest appearance in literature was in a poem by St. Edoteps of Novicianum in the 5th Century BCE. She came to further relevance following the Acanian War and is now worshiped as Acania's main deity. She has been a major figure in popular art, literature, music, and other entertainment, as well as a theme in fantasy and horror. In early modern Acania she was widely popular as a protective, healing, and magical goddess. In modern times she remains a widely-worshipped deity and the focus of many popular modern cults. Ciunda, a mighty goddess, who is the mother of all, Who is not the mother of any, And who stands in the centre of all stones, Which cross together form the stones.

— St. Edoteps of Novicianum. No ho Sanan bun ho Hezun

Name and origin
Her name is of unknown origin, however it is believed to come from the Acanian word 'Ciunca' meaning "to detect" or "Ciungia" meaning "strategy"

Iconography
Ciunda is often represented as standing in the centre of stones in the shape of a cross. She often sits upon a stone throne. Ciunda is often shown with arms crossed, one over the other and eyes closed. She may also be portrayed holding a scepter. Her scepter was often called the 'Sarasina' or 'Saracen' Scepter. In one version, her scepter was made of metal, while in another version, it was made of copper, although most often it is obsidian.. The colour of her eyes when opened can vary widely from depiction to depiction. Some versions of Ciunda which have their eyes wide open, depict her eyes seemingly staring into space with what appears to be some sort of supernatural force. Some versions of Ciunda have their eyes wide open and showing both whites and greens, others have a red-colored eyes. The eyes in this latter version seem to be staring into space with what appears to be some sort of supernatural force.

Sacred animals
She is usually represented as being linked to dogs, cats, horses, or rabbits.

In some cases, Ciunda is depicted with a number of Sacred Animals surrounding her. She is typically shown with a cat, and a dog may stand to her right or to her left. A horse often stands by Ciunda's feet. At times, a rabbit appears next to Ciunda as well.