deity

Meanings

• noun

  A supernatural being or god or goddess worshipped as the controller or personification of some aspect of the natural world, or as the controller of human destiny.

  - "The ancient Greeks worshipped many deities, each responsible for different aspects of nature and human life."
  - "The Romans believed in a pantheon of deities, each with its own domain and powers."

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Synonyms

deity , godhead , godhood , godliness , godship , godlore , theology

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with deity
belief , relieve , grief , thief

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. deity (English) : God or goddess
   

2. deity (Latin) : God
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. deity (English) : God or goddess
   

2. deity (Spanish) : Godfather
   

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Variants

List of all variants of deity that leads to same result
deities , deity , the Deity

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Forms

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deities, deified, deification

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Etymology

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From Old French dieu, from Latin deus 'god'.

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Trivia

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1. The ancient Greeks believed that there were 12 main deities, known as the Olympians.

2. The ancient Egyptians worshipped over 2,000 gods and goddesses.

3. The Norse gods and goddesses were known as the Æsir and the Vanir.

4. The ancient Romans adopted many Greek deities and combined them with their own, creating a unique pantheon.

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Related Concepts

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1. mythology: The body of stories, including gods and heroes, usually concerning the origin and the natural world, that a people or culture created to explain something or to make sense of the world.

2. polytheism: The belief in and worship of multiple gods or goddesses.

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Culture

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Deities have played a significant role in various cultures and religions throughout history. They have been depicted in art, literature, music, and other forms of expression. For example, in Hinduism, there are millions of gods and goddesses, each with its own unique characteristics and stories. In ancient Greek and Roman mythology, gods and goddesses were believed to control the natural world and human destiny.

How to Memorize "deity"

1. visualize
   

   - Close your eyes and imagine a powerful, divine being. Visualize its appearance, its clothing, and its surroundings.
   - Now, imagine yourself in a temple, surrounded by other worshippers, offering prayers and offerings to this deity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'deity' with the word 'god'.
   - Think of powerful, divine beings when you see or hear the word 'deity'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Divine Beings Control Our Natural World' (DBCoonw).
   - Use acronyms, such as D-Divine, E-Entity, I-Inspiring, T-Theistic, Y-Yielding.

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