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Numen

Description:

Numen is a Latin term that refers to a spiritual or divine power believed to reside in an object, place, or person. It represents a presence or force that is worshipped or considered sacred.

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Noun - Sense 1:

In ancient Roman religion, a numen was the deity or spirit believed to inhabit a particular place or object. For instance, the numen of a tree was worshipped by the locals.

Sample Sentence: The ancient Romans revered the numen of their household deities by offering prayers and sacrifices.

Noun - Sense 2:

In modern usage, numen can also refer to a person's inherent aura or divine presence.

Sample Sentence: The charismatic leader seemed to possess a strong numen that captivated the entire audience.

Noun - Sense 3:

Numen can also be used figuratively to represent a powerful influence or intuition.

Sample Sentence: The artist relied on his numen to guide his brushstrokes, creating mesmerizing paintings.

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