orcus

• Nom propre se rapportant au dieu romain des enfers, équivalent du dieu grec Pluton. Il désigne aussi parfois le royaume des morts.

A proper noun referring to the Roman god of the underworld, the counterpart of the Greek god Pluto.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Roman god of the underworldC1formal

   In Roman mythology, the god who ruled the underworld, often equated with the Greek god Pluto.

   Orcus (dieu des Enfers)

   • Orcus was a deity feared by ancient Romans.
   • The temple was dedicated to Orcus, the god of the dead.
   • In Roman art, Orcus is often depicted with a scepter.

   Synonymespluto