Greek god
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Greek god
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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Katerine, who performed as the Greek god, Dionysus, was proud of the performance.
From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2024
Named after the daughter of a Greek god, who is said to have built herself steel wings before launching herself off a high mountain, the UK’s tallest rollercoaster opened to much fanfare last Friday.
From BBC ● May 31, 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
Prometheus was a Greek god who championed mankind, stealing fire for them from Zeus, being tortured for eternity as his punishment.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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