luna
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Definition
Noun 1. (Roman mythology) The goddess of the Moon; counterpart of Greek Selene. - In Roman religion, Luna is the divine personification of the Moon. She is often depicted driving a chariot across the night sky.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The ancient Romans worshipped Luna as a powerful celestial deity.
- In the mosaic, Luna is shown with a crescent moon crown.
- The temple was dedicated to Luna, the goddess of the moon.
Advanced Usage
- "Luna" in Literary Contexts: The name is sometimes used poetically or allusively to refer to the moon itself.
- The ship sailed under the watchful eye of Luna.
- Cultural Reference: Luna is the direct Roman equivalent of the Greek goddess Selene. This counterpart relationship is a standard reference in classical studies.
Variants and Related Words
- Lunar (adj): Of, relating to, or resembling the moon.
- The lunar cycle.
- Lunacy (n): Originally meaning insanity believed to be caused by the moon's phases; now means foolish or wild behavior.
- His plan was sheer lunacy.
- Lunatic (n/adj): (Archaic) A person considered mentally ill, historically associated with the moon's influence; (modern) wildly foolish person.
- He was driving like a lunatic.
Synonyms
- Selene: (Greek mythology) The goddess of the moon.
- Moon goddess: A general term for a deity associated with the moon.
Related Phrases
- Luna moth: A large, pale green North American moth (), named for its moon-like eyespots.
- Luna sea: A poetic or fanciful term, not a standard phrasal verb, but seen in artistic works (e.g., the or "Sea of Serenity" on the moon).
Related Idioms
- By the light of the silvery moon: A common phrase in songs and poetry, indirectly referencing Luna's domain.
- Lunatic fringe: A group of people whose views are considered extreme or eccentric, derived from the historical connection between the moon ("luna") and madness ("lunacy").
Noun
- (Roman mythology) the goddess of the Moon; counterpart of Greek Selene