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
Later, French actor and singer Philippe Katerine descended onto the table from a giant silver food platter as the Greek god Dionysus.
From Salon • Jul. 30, 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
They reminded Kyle of a Greek god and goddess straight out of the Percy Jackson books.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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