Faunus
[faw-nuh s] /ˈfɔ nəs/
noun
1.
an ancient Italian woodland deity, later identified with Pan.
/ˈfɔːnəs/
noun
1.
an ancient Italian deity of pastures and forests, later identified with the Greek Pan
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