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单词 Silenus
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Definition of Silenus in English:

Silenus

proper nounsʌɪˈliːnəssīˈlēnəs
Greek Mythology
  • 1An aged woodland deity, one of the sileni, who was entrusted with the education of Dionysus. He is depicted either as dignified and musical, or as an old drunkard.

    1. 1.1as noun silenus A woodland spirit, usually depicted in art as old and having ears like those of a horse.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Satyrs and sileni are depicted in art and literature in the company of nymphs, whom they constantly pursue.
      • A statue of Marsyas as a wise old silenus embodied this positive version of Marsyas in the Forum Romanum.
      • On the lid are dancing maenads, satyrs, and sileni.
 
 

Definition of Silenus in US English:

Silenus

proper nounsīˈlēnəs
Greek Mythology
  • 1An aged woodland deity, one of the sileni, who was entrusted with the education of Dionysus. He is depicted either as dignified and musical, or as an old drunkard.

    1. 1.1as noun a silenus A woodland spirit, usually depicted as old and having ears like those of a horse.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • On the lid are dancing maenads, satyrs, and sileni.
      • A statue of Marsyas as a wise old silenus embodied this positive version of Marsyas in the Forum Romanum.
      • Satyrs and sileni are depicted in art and literature in the company of nymphs, whom they constantly pursue.
 
 
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