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Adamastor
nounmasculineliteraryrare/ɐdɐmɐʃˈtɔɾ/a·da·mas·tor
Definition
1A mythological giant, personification of the stormy forces and dangers of the Cape of Good Hope, created by Camões in The Lusiads.
Usage examples
“Adamastor appears in Camões's epic poem as a terrifying figure.”
“The statue of Adamastor in Lisbon is a popular landmark.”
Common combinations
the figure of Adamastorthe myth of Adamastor