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Rain-giver

Rain-giver

9.9
A name in ancient stories for the god Jupiter that shows his power to bring rain
  • noun
  • Literature
translation icon : Dador de lluvia
  • In poetry, Jupiter is sometimes invoked as the mighty Rain-giver.

Examples

  • The ancient Romans often prayed to the Rain-giver during times of drought.

  • The temple was dedicated to the Rain-giver, seeking his favor for fertile fields.

  • The Rain-giver brings life.

  • Jupiter is the Rain-giver.

  • The ancient Romans often prayed to the Rain-giver during times of drought.

  • In poetry, Jupiter is sometimes invoked as the mighty Rain-giver.

  • The temple was dedicated to the Rain-giver, seeking his favor for fertile fields.

Synonyms

Jupiter Pluvius
vsRain-giver
  • Archaic
9.9

A name for the Roman god Jupiter used when people pray for rain

is the literary epithet used broadly for that rainbringing role

Surface Forms

Rain-giver singular
Rain-givers plural
Rain givers plural
Rain giver singular

Morphology

Rain-giver = rain + giver (transparent) = rain + give + er

The compound is a straightforward combination of 'rain' and 'giver' meaning 'one who gives rain', which is directly inferable.

Etymology

Rain-giver is a clear compound of rain and giver and was an old name for the god Jupiter. It literally means 'bringer of rain', which is why people called him this when they hoped he would send rain for their fields.