diana
diana — noun
1. the Roman goddess connected with hunting, wooded places, and childbirth, often p
the Roman goddess connected with hunting, wooded places, and childbirth, often pictured as a young huntress carrying a bow.
Diana is often shown carrying a bow in Roman wall paintings.
common depiction: Diana with a bow in Roman art
Beatriz studied a fresco of Diana leading a hunt through the forest.
collocation: fresco of Diana
The villagers prayed to Diana for a safe birth before winter ended.
Christopher read that Romans linked Diana with the moon and wild animals.
- Artemis
the Greek goddess closest to Diana; use Artemis when the context is Greek mythology rather than Roman religion
文法句型
the goddess Diana
pray to Diana
temple of Diana
用法筆記
Usually appears in writing about Roman mythology, classical art, or ancient religion. The Greek goddess most often compared with Diana is Artemis.