<P> The month May was named for the Greek Goddess Maia , who was identified with the Roman era goddess of fertility , Bona Dea , whose festival was held in May . Conversely , the Roman poet Ovid provides a second etymology , in which he says that the month of May is named for the maiores , Latin for `` elders , '' and that the following month ( June ) is named for the iuniores , or `` young people '' ( Fasti VI. 88 ) . </P>
<P> The month May was named for the Greek Goddess Maia , who was identified with the Roman era goddess of fertility , Bona Dea , whose festival was held in May . Conversely , the Roman poet Ovid provides a second etymology , in which he says that the month of May is named for the maiores , Latin for `` elders , '' and that the following month ( June ) is named for the iuniores , or `` young people '' ( Fasti VI. 88 ) . </P>
who is the month of may named after
who is the month of may named after
the Greek Goddess Maia
the Greek Goddess Maia