Greek god
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Greek god
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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The silver dome is raised to display him in all his glory as the Greek god Dionysus, reclining among fruits and flowers.
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
The Aurora Borealis is the scientific name for the Northern Lights, named after the Roman goddess of dawn, Aurora, and the Greek god of the north wind, Boreas.
From BBC • Nov. 30, 2023
But outside the door to our Spanish class, leaning against the wall — looking more like a Greek god than anyone had a right to — Edward was waiting for me.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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