Numen (Noun)
Meaning
A spirit believed to inhabit an object or preside over a place (especially in ancient Roman religion).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The ancient temple was said to be home to a powerful numen who watched over the surrounding lands and protected its inhabitants from harm.
- In the heart of the forest, the druids believed a numen dwelled, guiding the cycles of nature and the balance of life.
- The family's ancestral home was said to be inhabited by the numen of their ancestors, who offered guidance and protection to those who lived there.
- According to legend, the numen of the river ensured its waters remained pure and life-giving, as long as the people respected and honored its power.
- The statue was more than just a work of art; it was believed to be the physical manifestation of the numen that presided over the city's prosperity.