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Meaning of sylvanus
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sylvanus (n)
(Roman mythology) god of woods and fields and flocks; Pan is the Greek counterpart
sylvanus Sentence Examples
- Sylvanus, the Roman god of the wild, presided over forests and fields.
- In ancient Roman mythology, Sylvanus was depicted with goat-like legs and horns.
- Sylvanus's realm was known as the Silva, a sacred and untamed wilderness.
- Farmers often made offerings to Sylvanus to protect their livestock and crops.
- The Roman emperor Augustus dedicated a sanctuary to Sylvanus near Rome.
- Sylvanus was considered the guardian of boundaries and travelers.
- Statues of Sylvanus were commonly found at crossroads and rural settlements.
- The god's association with nature made him a popular subject in pastoral poetry.
- Sylvanus's name echoes the Latin word for "forest," "silva."
- His legacy as the protector of the wild continues to inspire reverence for nature.
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(Roman mythology) god of woods and fields and flocks; Pan is the Greek counterpart
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Sylvanus, the Roman god of the wild, presided over forests and fields.
In ancient Roman mythology, Sylvanus was depicted with goat-like legs and horns.
Sylvanus's realm was known as the Silva, a sacred and untamed wilderness.
Farmers often made offerings to Sylvanus to protect their livestock and crops.
