Definitions for Silenus
saɪˈli nəssilenus

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. silenusnoun

   any of the minor woodland deities who were companions of Dionysus (similar to the satyrs)

2. Silenusnoun

   the chief satyr in the service of Bacchus; father of Dionysus; usually depicted as drunk and jolly and riding a donkey

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Silenusnoun

   A companion and tutor to the wine god Dionysus.

2. Etymology: From Σειληνός.

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1. silenus

   Silenus is a figure in Greek mythology, often associated with wine, drunkenness, and ritual ecstasy. He is commonly depicted as a jovial older man, often bald and with a big belly, similar to the depictions of Dionysus, the god of wine. Silenus served as a teacher and companion to Dionysus, and was widely known for his wisdom and knowledge. In many stories, he is shown riding a donkey, as he is often too intoxicated to walk. He is also one of the satyrs, rustic nature spirits associated with wild and untamed nature.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Silenusnoun

   see Wanderoo

2. Etymology: [L. Silenus the tutor and attendant of Bacchus.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Silenus

   sī-lē′nus, n. the foster-father of Bacchus, a little pot-bellied old man, bald-headed and snub-nosed, generally astride of an ass, drunk, and attended by a troop of satyrs.

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Silenus

   a satyr who attended Dionysus, being his foster-father and teacher; assisted in the war of the giants, and slew Enceladus; had the gift of vaticination; is represented as mounted on an ass and supported by other satyrs.

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1. Silenus

   (Sile′nus). A Bacchanalian demi-god, the chief of the Satyrs. He is generally represented as a fat, drunken old man, riding on an ass, and crowned with flowers.

   “And there two Satyrs on the ground, Stretched at his ease, their sire Silenus found.”

Matched Categories

1. • Greek Deity
   • Satyr

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Anagrams for Silenus »

1. insulse

How to pronounce Silenus?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Silenus in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Silenus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Silenus
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Silenus
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Silenus
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Silenus
6. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Silenus
7. ^ Mythology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/42474/pg42474-images.html#:~:text=Silenus
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Silenus