Alpan is an Etruscan goddess about whom not much is known. She is probably one of theLasas (winged female guardians of graves with Underworld connections; sometimes collectively called the Bellarie (sng. Bellaria).
Alpan the Queen of the Underworld or leader of the Lasas, and, like Lasa Herself, Alpan is sometimes shown carrying an alabastron, or perfume-jar.
Her name means "Gift" or "Offering", with "Willingness" implied; perhaps on this basis, and the fact that She is usually portrayed free of clothing, She is sometimes called a Love-goddess.
Additionally, others call Alpan a goddess of Springtime, and in some depictions she is shown holding bouquets of flowers or leaves.
She seems to have survived into 19th century Tuscany as the fairy Alpena, who was also called La Bellaria (which probably translates to "Beautiful One of the Air"), a sprite of the air and light who is the goddess of flowers, spring and beauty, associated with the sky, clouds, and rainbow.
Alpan has been tentatively linked with Harmonia, Concordia, and Persephone.
Alpan is sometimes depicted wearing loose cloak and sandals and usually bedecked with jewellary.
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