Adamastor

== Latin == === Noun === Adamastor m alternative form of Damastor === References === “Adamastor”, in Gaffiot, Félix (1934), Dictionnaire illustré latin-français, Hachette. == Portuguese == === Etymology === From Latin Adamastor, a variant form of Damastor, a mythical giant's name used by Claudius Claudianus and Sidonius Apollinaris, ultimately derived from Greek, likely related to Ancient Greek ἀδάμαστος (adámastos, “indomitable”). === Pronunciation === Hyphenation: A‧da‧mas‧tor === Proper noun === Adamastor m a giant famed by Camoens in his epic poem Os Lusíadas, who represents the dangers Portuguese sailors faced when trying to round the Cape of Storms === References ===