Lupercus

American  

[loo-pur-kuhs] / luˈpɜr kəs /

noun

1. an ancient Roman fertility god, often identified with Faunus or Pan.

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Example Sentences

"Not in the least like Lupercus and Rufinus, certainly," another added.

From Andivius Hedulio Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire by White, Edward Lucas

The Lupercalia, originally a shepherd festival, were held in honor of Lupercus, the Roman Pan, on the 15th of February, the month being named from Februus, a surname of the god.

From The New Hudson Shakespeare: Julius Cæsar by Black, Ebenezer Charlton

A heathen deity of Italy, Lupercus, the guardian of their flocks and pastures, has also been identified with Pan, and in whose honour annual rural festivals, known as Lupercalia, were observed.

From A History of Pantomime by Broadbent, R. J.

Roman festival Februs was held on the 15th day of this month, in honor of Lupercus, the god of fertility.

From The Handy Cyclopedia of Things Worth Knowing A Manual of Ready Reference by Triemens, Joseph

Lupercus was, primarily, the god of shepherds, said to have been so called because he protected the flocks from wolves.

From The New Hudson Shakespeare: Julius Cæsar by Black, Ebenezer Charlton