Who was Sulis and where was her cult centred?

Sulis was a Celtic goddess who presided over the hot mineral springs in what is now Bath, England. Her cult was centered at this site, which the Romans later named Aquae Sulis ("waters of Sulis") upon their arrival in Britain.1

The Romans identified Sulis with their own goddess of wisdom, Minerva, a process known as interpretatio Romana that often equated native deities with classical equivalents. This syncretism is evidenced by the temple complex built at the site, which featured a colonnaded temple to Sulis Minerva and statues reflecting classical artistic traditions. The springs were highly regarded for their healing properties, and the site became a significant destination for pilgrims throughout the Roman world.123