Roman Mythology Terminology

noun household gods in ancient Roman religion, typically referring to the spirits of the family's ancestors

conjunction used to connect the two deities in this specific phrase

• The family brought their lares and penates with them when they moved to their new home.
• I always make sure to pack my lares and penates whenever I go on a trip.
• Don't forget your lares and penates before you leave the house.
• She considered her collection of books to be her lares and penates, essential to her happiness and comfort.

noun In Greek mythology, Priapus was a minor rustic fertility god, protector of livestock, fruit plants, gardens, and male genitalia.

• In ancient Greek mythology, Priapus was a minor fertility god often depicted with an oversized phallus.
• Have you heard of Priapus? He's that funny-looking fertility god with a huge... you know.
• Priapus was like the OG of fertility, always ready to get the party started.
• His confidence was like Priapus himself, towering over everyone else in the room.