ADAMASTOR


Meaning of ADAMASTOR in English

[Folklore] The spirit of the Cape of Storms (Cape of Good Hope), described by Camo's (1524-1580) in the Lusiads. The spirit supposedly appeared to Vasco da Gama and foretold disaster to all attempting the voyage to India.

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