penates in a sentence
n.
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Definition
Penates are the deities in ancient Roman religion that represent the spirits of the household and are associated with the protection and welfare of the family and home.
Crossword clues for penates
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "penates".
- Household gods in ancient Rome
- Spirits protecting family home
- Deities of domestic well-being
- Roman guardians of the hearth
- Ancient protectors of the family
Penates sentence examples
- The ancient Romans honored their household Penates during family gatherings.
- She placed a small statue of the Penates on the mantle as a symbol of protection for her home.
- In times of hardship, people often turned to their Penates for comfort and guidance.
- The ritual involved invoking the Penates to bless the meal and bring prosperity to the household.
- As she rearranged her living space, she felt a renewed connection to her Penates and their significance.