greco-roman deity

Noun
  1. A deity of classical mythology (synset 109571032)
    is a type of: deity, divinity, god, immortal - any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
    subtypes:
    • nymph - (classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden
    • latona, leto - wife or mistress of Zeus and mother of Apollo and Artemis in ancient mythology; called Latona in Roman mythology
    specific instances:
    • aesculapius, asclepius, asklepios - son of Apollo; a hero and the Roman god of medicine and healing; his daughters were Hygeia and Panacea
    • bacchus - (classical mythology) god of wine; equivalent of Dionysus
    • priapus - (classical mythology) god of male procreative power and guardian of gardens and vineyards
    same as: graeco-roman deity

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