Damia

[ dam-ee-uh ]

/ ˈdæm i ə /

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noun Classical Mythology.

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