In Roman mythology, Pilumnus ("staker") was a nature deity, brother of Picumnus. He ensured children grew properly and stayed healthy. Ancient Romans made an extra bed after the birth of a child in order to ensure the help of Pilumnus. He also taught humanity how to grind grain.

Pilumnus is a genus of crabs, containing the following species: [1] ^ a b De Grave, Sammy (23 May 2020). "Pilumnus Leach, 1816". WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 4 December 2024.

Pilumnus hirtellus, the bristly crab [3] or hairy crab, [4] is a species of European crab. It is less than 1 inch (25 mm) long and covered in hair. It lives in shallow water and feeds on carrion.

Sep 25, 2022 · Pilumnus is an archaic birth and childhood deity. The brother of Picumnus in Roman mythology was the nature god Pilumnus (also known as “staker”). He saw to it that kids developed normally and remained healthy.

Pilumnus was the deity of nature, the brother of Picumnus. He took care of the health and proper growth of children. After the baby was born, the ancient Romans made an extra bed to ensure Pilumnus’ help. To Pilumnus, mankind was also supposed to owe the ability to grind grain.

Pilumnus hirtellus (Linnaeus, 1761). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=107418 on 2025-04-02

Pilumnus hirtellus, the bristly crab or hairy crab, is a species of European crab. It is less than 1 inch (25 mm) long and covered in hair. It lives in shallow water and feeds on carrion.

An Old-Italian rustic deity, a protector of children and, together with his brother Picumnus, a beneficent god of matrimony.

The Common hairy crab (Pilumnus vespertilio) is the most commonly encountered hairy crab on our shores and reefs. It has long, soft hairs and has been described as having the appearance of a mop.

Pilumnus hirtellus, the bristly crab or hairy crab, is a species of European crab. It is less than 1 inch (25 mm) long and covered in hair. It lives in shallow water and feeds on carrion. Most categories of organisms have "common names" in spoken languages.