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priapus

/praɪˈeɪ.pəs/

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noun

/praɪˈeɪ.pəs/C2formalart
  • ruИмя собственное из классической мифологии, относящееся к богу мужской производительной силы и хранителю садов и виноградников.

A proper noun from classical mythology referring to the god of male procreative power and guardian of gardens and vineyards.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Mythological deityC1formal

    In classical mythology, a god of male procreative power, fertility, and a protector of gardens and vineyards.

    ruМифологическое божество

    • Priapus was often depicted with a large phallus in ancient art.
    • Farmers would offer sacrifices to Priapus for a good harvest.
    • The cult of Priapus was popular in rural areas of Greece and Rome.
Forms
  • priapi plural form
  • priapi's possessive plural form
  • priapus's possessive singular form