Faun
noun
A creature in ancient Roman myths with the body of a man and the legs, horns, and ears of a goat.
In the myth, the forest was populated with magical creatures like fauns and nymphs.
Usage tips
Literary
noun
A kind of deer that is a young one.
The mother deer is protective of her faun.
noun
A creature in ancient Roman myths with the body of a man and the legs, horns, and ears of a goat.
In the myth, the forest was populated with magical creatures like fauns and nymphs.
Usage tips
Literary
noun
A kind of deer that is a young one.
The mother deer is protective of her faun.
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Mythical Origin
Fauns originate from Roman mythology and symbolize natural forces and fertility.
The sculptor depicted a faun playing flute beside a stream.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Fauns
Fauns often appear in literature and art, portraying whimsy or mischief.
The faun in the novel was a mischievous guide through the enchanted forest.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Friendly
Despite playful depictions, fauns can be unpredictable or dangerous in stories.
The traveler was wary of the faun's sly grin and evasive answers.
Pro Tip 1/3Mythical Origin
Fauns originate from Roman mythology and symbolize natural forces and fertility.
The sculptor depicted a faun playing flute beside a stream.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Fauns
Fauns often appear in literature and art, portraying whimsy or mischief.
The faun in the novel was a mischievous guide through the enchanted forest.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Friendly
Despite playful depictions, fauns can be unpredictable or dangerous in stories.
The traveler was wary of the faun's sly grin and evasive answers.
Pro Tip 1/3Mythical Origin
Fauns originate from Roman mythology and symbolize natural forces and fertility.
The sculptor depicted a faun playing flute beside a stream.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Fauns
Fauns often appear in literature and art, portraying whimsy or mischief.
The faun in the novel was a mischievous guide through the enchanted forest.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Friendly
Despite playful depictions, fauns can be unpredictable or dangerous in stories.
The traveler was wary of the faun's sly grin and evasive answers.
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Video examples
The Making of Walking...
we know that nowadays in particular right on the tip of the snout is this great big horn which is very similar to that of a rhinoceros it's completely wrong we now know that that faun is actually a thumb spike which was used to defend the animal over time ideas change
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The case against "good"...
It tastes like pillows of sparkles or old shoe and dung. No more of sounding good or bad. You sound like lilting baby laughter or ogres marching to war. Dear God, you do not look good or bad. You look like a feathery angel or a morose faun.
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 150 PIPE...
is distinct from a faun a thorn which grows independently as a defensive mechanism out of the plant and players no further role in providing nutrition
Video examples
The Making of Walking...
we know that nowadays in particular right on the tip of the snout is this great big horn which is very similar to that of a rhinoceros it's completely wrong we now know that that faun is actually a thumb spike which was used to defend the animal over time ideas change
Video examples
The case against "good"...
It tastes like pillows of sparkles or old shoe and dung. No more of sounding good or bad. You sound like lilting baby laughter or ogres marching to war. Dear God, you do not look good or bad. You look like a feathery angel or a morose faun.
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 150 PIPE...
is distinct from a faun a thorn which grows independently as a defensive mechanism out of the plant and players no further role in providing nutrition
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Quote examples
C. S. Lewis
British Writer
The Lion' all began with a picture of a faun carrying an umbrella and parcels in a snowy wood. This picture had been in my mind since I was about sixteen. Then one day, when I was about forty, I said to myself, 'Let's try to make a story about it.
Quote examples
C. S. Lewis
British Writer
The Lion' all began with a picture of a faun carrying an umbrella and parcels in a snowy wood. This picture had been in my mind since I was about sixteen. Then one day, when I was about forty, I said to myself, 'Let's try to make a story about it.
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