Greek god

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Before long, he had booked roles as a Greek god in “Clash of the Titans,” a thug in Ridley Scott’s “Robin Hood” and lovestruck farmer Andy in Stephen Frears’ “Tamara Drewe.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2024

The silver dome is raised to display him in all his glory as the Greek god Dionysus, reclining among fruits and flowers.

From Salon • Jul. 29, 2024

Named after the daughter of a Greek god, who is said to have built herself steel wings before launching herself off a high mountain, the UK’s tallest rollercoaster opened to much fanfare last Friday.

From BBC • May 31, 2024

I would not characterize his physique as that of a Greek god.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2024

Admirers hailed Mark Antony as “the new Dionysus,” named for the Greek god of wine and foolishness.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby