faunus (Meaning)

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faunus (n)

(Roman mythology) ancient rural deity; later considered a counterpart of Greek Pan

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See Faun.

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In ancient Roman mythology, the faunus was a nature spirit associated with the wild, fertility, and prophecy.
The faunus was often depicted as a half-man, half-goat creature, with the legs, tail, and horns of a goat, and the head and torso of a human.
Faunus was the Roman equivalent of the Greek god Pan, and was believed to be the patron deity of shepherds and flocks.
The faunus was said to be particularly fond of music and dancing, and was often depicted playing a panpipe or a flute.
The faunus was also associated with fertility and virility, and was sometimes invoked to protect crops and animals.
The faunus was believed to be able to see the future, and was sometimes consulted for advice on matters of war, love, and health.
The faunus was also associated with the underworld, and was sometimes depicted as a guardian of the dead.
The faunus was often worshipped in groves and forests, and was believed to inhabit wild and remote places.
The faunus was a popular figure in Roman art and literature, and was often depicted in paintings, sculptures, and mosaics.
The faunus continued to be a popular figure in European folklore and mythology after the fall of the Roman Empire.

(Roman mythology) ancient rural deity; later considered a counterpart of Greek PanSee Faun.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

In ancient Roman mythology, the faunus was a nature spirit associated with the wild, fertility, and prophecy.

The faunus was often depicted as a half-man, half-goat creature, with the legs, tail, and horns of a goat, and the head and torso of a human.

Faunus was the Roman equivalent of the Greek god Pan, and was believed to be the patron deity of shepherds and flocks.

The faunus was said to be particularly fond of music and dancing, and was often depicted playing a panpipe or a flute.