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Sylvanus

Sylvanus

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A Roman god who protects woods, fields, and farm animals
  • proper noun
  • /sɪlˈveɪnəs/
  • Literature
translation icon : Silvano
  • In Roman mythology, Sylvanus is revered as the god of woods and fields, embodying the essence of nature.

Examples

  • Other gods depicted include Mars, Mercury, Fortuna, Sylvanus, Pan, Ceres, Daedalus, and other mythological creatures.

  • The ancient Romans often called upon Sylvanus for protection over their flocks while they grazed in the fields.

  • Festivals dedicated to Sylvanus celebrated the harmony between humans and the natural world.

Synonyms

Silvanus
vsSylvanus
  • Literature
1 9.9

A Roman god who protects woods, fields, and farm animals such as sheep

has identical meaning but is spelled differently

Surface Forms

Sylvanus main

Etymology

Sylvanus comes from the Latin silva 'wood' and gives us the English word sylvan. So Sylvanus means 'of the woods', which fits his role as the Roman god who protects forests, fields and animals.