Greek god
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Greek god
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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First released in 2005, the series has previously followed the story of Greek god Kratos and the triumphs, tragedies and treachery he experiences.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
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
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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