Damia

[ dam-ee-uh ]

nounClassical Mythology.
  1. a spirit of fertility.

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How to use Damia in a sentence

  • The venerable Damia, her son Porphyrius, and the fair Gorgo were in fact a trio such as are rarely met with.

    Serapis, Complete | Georg Ebers
  • Meanwhile she thought over Marcus' startling speech, Damia's injunctions and Herse's warnings.

    Serapis, Complete | Georg Ebers
  • Damia had looked after him in silence and had ever afterwards avoided mentioning his name in Gorgo's presence.

    Serapis, Complete | Georg Ebers
  • Damia had sent a slave-girl down to say that they might leave off work and rest till next day if they chose.

    Serapis, Complete | Georg Ebers
  • The waiting-woman proceeded to pick them up: but Damia again became unconscious.

    Serapis, Complete | Georg Ebers