numen

UK
/ˈnjuːmən/
US
/ˈnuːmən/

Переводы

numenсуществительное
numina
множ.
UK
/ˈnjuːmən/
US
/ˈnuːmən/
The ancient Romans believed in the presence of a numen in natural objects.
Древние римляне верили в присутствие нумена в природных объектах.
Синонимы
supernatural being

Определения

numenсуществительное
A divine power or spirit believed to inhabit a place or object.
The ancient Romans believed that every home had its own numen that protected the family.
A guiding or presiding spirit or deity.
The artist felt a numen guiding her hand as she painted the masterpiece.
In ancient Roman religion, the divine presence or will of a god, often conceived as the power that brings about events.
The historian argued that the numen of Mars was invoked before every military campaign.