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Adamastor

nounmasculineliteraryrare/ɐdɐmɐʃˈtɔɾ/a·da·mas·tor

Definition

1

A 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.

Synonyms

Common combinations

the figure of Adamastorthe myth of Adamastor