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Munthuch, Munthch, Munthu
Munthuch is probably related to munth. Munth is equivalent to the Latin word Mundus and the Greek word kosmos which means 'adornment' or 'order'. Munthuch is an Etruscan adornment figure associated with the Etruscan goddess of love, Turan. She is a female divinity. As an adornment divinity, she is often pictured holding ointment jars and other items associated with her purpose. Munthuch is mentioned six known times each of which are in inscriptions on Etruscan mirrors. These mirrors often date to the Middle Period which begins in ca. 450 BCE and lasts until ca. 300 BCE. In the scene pictured on the mirror above, Munthuch is seen adorning a Malavisch, or a stock bride figure, with a diadem. She is also joined by another adornment figure named Zipna. Both Munthuch and Zipna are shown in very thin clothing and their bodies can be seen through their dress. This scene also shows a woman named Hinthial, a soul personification, who is holding a mirror probably to symbolize prophesy. Turan is also depicted in the mirror on the far right next to Munthuch whom is most often associated with her. In this scene Munthuch is in front of the bride, facing her and helping to prepare her for her wedding. There are six known inscriptions of Munthuch each one appears on a mirror. On this particular mirror, Munthuch is depicted alongside four other female figures. To the far right an inscription tells that this figure is Turan, the Etruscan deity of Love. Next to her is Munthuch, then Hinthial who is standing and draped in very conservative dress. Seated is Malavisch who is the figure being adorned and is dressed quite lavishly. To the far left is Zipna who is another adornment figure assisting the Malavisch in this mirror. Munthuch is most closely associated with the Etruscan goddess Turan. Although Turan is most often present in scenes where Munthuch is depicted, she is not always there.