Greek god
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Greek god
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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Before long, he had booked roles as a Greek god in “Clash of the Titans,” a thug in Ridley Scott’s “Robin Hood” and lovestruck farmer Andy in Stephen Frears’ “Tamara Drewe.”
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2024
Katerine, who performed as the Greek god, Dionysus, was proud of the performance.
From Salon • Jul. 29, 2024
I would not characterize his physique as that of a Greek god.
From Slate • Mar. 31, 2024
The Seleucids captured the holy Temple of Jerusalem and defiled it by erecting an altar to the Greek god Zeus inside.
From National Geographic • Dec. 7, 2023
For example, the Greek god Zeus was married to his sister, Hera.
From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby
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