deification

Meanings

• the process by which a god or goddess is granted divine status by the people

  - "Zeus was the king of the gods, and his deification was recognized and celebrated by the ancient Greeks."
  - "The ancient Egyptians believed that their pharaohs were divine, and the process of their deification was carefully recorded and preserved for future generations."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with deification
deposition , imposition , position

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Homophones

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1. deification, deflation, dejection
   

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Variants

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deification , deifications

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Forms

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deification (noun), deify (verb), deified (adjective)

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Etymology

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derived from the Latin word 'deus' meaning 'god'

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Culture

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deification has been a significant aspect of various cultures and religions throughout history. For instance, in ancient Egypt, pharaohs were considered to be divine beings, and the process of their deification was carefully recorded and preserved. Similarly, in ancient Greece, heroes were often deified after their death, and temples were built in their honor. In Christianity, saints are often considered to be deified beings, and their relics are venerated by believers.

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