German-English translation for "Janus"

"Janus" English translation

Janus
[ˈjaːnʊs]Maskulinum | masculine m <Eigenname | proper nameEigenn; Janus; keinPlural | plural pl>

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  • Janus (Roman god of gates and beginnings)
    Janus Mythologie | mythologyMYTH
    Janus Mythologie | mythologyMYTH
But, like Janus, poverty is two-faced.
Aber wie Janus hat auch die Armut zwei Gesichter.
Source: Europarl
In Roman mythology, Janus was the god of gates, doorways, beginnings, and endings.
In der römischen Mythologie war Janus der Gott der Türen und Tore, der Gott von Anfang und Ende.
Source: News-Commentary
That particular face of the European Janus looks towards the future.
Dieses Gesicht des europäischen Janus ist der Zukunft zugewandt.
Source: Europarl
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