Silvanus
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A Roman god who protects woods, fields, and farm animals such as sheep
- proper noun
- Literature
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Silvano
Examples
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Thus, the relationship between Silvanus and the geese illustrates the opposition between center and margin, encoded as the difficult relationship between the artist and art, as well as the irreconcilable differences between a natural harmony and an artificial, imposed order such as a government.
Academic text (1998) -
In ancient times, people worshipped Silvanus as the protector of the forests and fields.
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During the festival, offerings were made to Silvanus, the god of nature and rural life.
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Farmers prayed to Silvanus for a bountiful harvest and the wellbeing of their flocks.
Synonyms
Surface Forms
Silvanus main
Etymology
Silvanus comes from the Latin word silva, which means 'wood' or 'forest'. So Silvanus was the Roman god or spirit of the woods and countryside, a protector of fields and flocks.