Cynthus, i, m., = Κύνθος,
I a mountain of Delos, celebrated as the birthplace of Apollo and Diana , now Montecintio , Plin. 4, 12, 22, § 66; Ov. M. 2, 221; 6, 204 al.— Hence,
II Cynthĭus , a, um, adj., of or pertaining to Cynthus, Cynthian : mons, Plin. 4, 12, 22, § 66 Sillig.—As subst.,
1 Cynthĭus , ii, m., the Cynthian god , i. e. Apollo , Prop. 2 (3), 34, 80; Hor. C. 1, 21, 2; Ov. F. 3, 346 al.—
2 Cynthĭa , ae, f., the Cynthian goddess , i. e. Diana , Hor. C. 3, 28, 12; Ov. M. 2, 465; 7, 755; id. F. 2, 91 al.—
3 Also for Luna, the moon, as a goddess , Sen. Herc. Oet. 641; Luc. 1, 218.—
4 The name of a maiden , Prop. 2 (3), 29, 24 sq.; Ov. R. Am. 764 al.