Forest God (Noun)
Meaning
One of a class of woodland deities; attendant on Bacchus; identified with Roman fauns.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- In ancient mythology, the forest god was often depicted as a protector of the woods and its creatures.
- The rustling leaves and snapping twigs were said to be a warning from the forest god to travelers who intended harm to the forest.
- According to legend, the forest god roamed the woods at night, playing a mystical flute that could lure humans deep into the forest.
- As an attendant of Bacchus, the forest god was often associated with wild revelries and fertility rituals.
- The ancient people believed the forest god possessed supernatural powers that allowed him to communicate with animals and control the forces of nature.