Faunus
Roman horned god of the forest, plains and fields
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Faunus
Summary
Faunus is a Roman deity[1]. He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- Faunus's father was Picus[3].
- Faunus's mother was Canens[4].
- Among Faunus's spouses was Fauna[5].
- Faunus was married to Dryope[6].
- Among Faunus's spouses was Vitellia[7].
- A child of Faunus was Tarquitus[8].
- Faunus is recorded as male[9].
- Faunus's instance of is recorded as Roman deity[10].
- Faunus's instance of is recorded as nature deity[11].
- Faunus's Commons category is recorded as Fauns[12].
- Faunus's said to be the same as is recorded as Pan[13].
- Faunus's described by source is recorded as Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia[14].
- Faunus's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[15].
- Faunus's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[16].
- Faunus's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[17].
- Faunus's different from is recorded as Faunus[18].
- Faunus's different from is recorded as Faunus[19].
- Faunus's different from is recorded as faun[20].
- Faunus's sibling is recorded as Fauna[21].
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Origins and Family
Faunus's father was Picus[3]. His mother was Canens[4].
Personal Life
Spouses include Fauna[5], a goddess[22]; Dryope[6]; and Vitellia[7]. A child of Faunus was Tarquitus[8].
Why It Matters
Faunus has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]
FAQs
Who were Faunus's parents?
Faunus's father was Picus[3]. Faunus's mother was Canens[4].
Who was Faunus married to?
Faunus's spouses include Fauna[5], Dryope[6], and Vitellia[7].