numen

• Существительное, обозначающее дух или божественное присутствие, которое, как считается, обитает в объекте или управляет местом, особенно в древнеримской религии.

A noun referring to a spirit or divine presence believed to inhabit an object or preside over a place, particularly in ancient Roman religion.

1. Divine spirit or presenceC2formal

   A spirit or divine force believed to inhabit a particular object, place, or natural phenomenon, especially in ancient Roman religion.

   Божественный дух или присутствие

   • The ancient Romans believed a numen dwelled within the sacred grove.
   • Offerings were made to the numen of the river to ensure a good harvest.
   • Each household had its own numen protecting the family and home.

   Синонимыdaemondeitydivinitygeniusgodpresencespirit