Associations to the word «Silenus»

Wiktionary

SILENUS, proper noun. (Greek mythology) A companion and tutor to the wine god Dionysus.

Dictionary definition

SILENUS, noun. Any of the minor woodland deities who were companions of Dionysus (similar to the satyrs).
SILENUS, noun. The chief satyr in the service of Bacchus; father of Dionysus; usually depicted as drunk and jolly and riding a donkey.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy