velleda

/ˈvɛldə, ˈvɛldɑː/

Definitions

1. noun

In ancient Roman mythology, a female spirit or deity associated with the forest and its inhabitants.

“The poet drew inspiration from the mystical figure of Velleda, an ancient Roman woodland goddess.”

Synonyms

  • dryad
  • nymph

Antonyms

  • desert spirit