actaeon

/ækˈtiːɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

In Greek mythology, Actaeon was a hunter who was transformed into a deer by the goddess Artemis; a deer or a person who has been transformed or likened to a deer.

“In the painting, Actaeon is depicted as a deer, symbolizing his transformation by the goddess.”

Synonyms

  • deer
  • stag

Antonyms

  • huntress
  • predator