Translation guide
Faunus is a Roman god of the forest, fields, and shepherds, often equated with the Greek Pan. In Japanese, it is typically rendered as ファウヌス (the direct transliteration) or explained as a Roman nature deity.
Referring to the mythological figure Faunus, the Roman god of the forest, plains, and shepherds.
Direct transliteration of 'Faunus' into katakana. This is the most common way to refer to the god in Japanese texts about Roman mythology.
Faunus is the god of the forest in Roman mythology.
Explicitly clarifies 'Faunus in Roman mythology', useful when context might be ambiguous.
If the listener is unfamiliar with the name, you can describe Faunus as a Roman god of nature, forests, and shepherds.
Faunus in Roman mythology corresponds to Pan in Greek mythology.
Faunus is a Roman god of forests and shepherds.