incarnation

Meanings

• noun

  The embodiment or physical manifestation of a deity or an abstract concept.

  - "The Virgin Mary is an incarnation of the divine mother."
  - "The Buddha's incarnations are depicted in various mythological stories."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with incarnation
nation , creation , station

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Variants

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incarnation , incarnational , incarnations , the Incarnation

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Etymology

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From Latin 'incarnare,' meaning 'to make flesh,' derived from 'in' (in) + 'caro' (flesh).

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Trivia

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1. The concept of incarnation is not unique to Christianity or Hinduism. Many other religions and philosophies, including Buddhism, Gnosticism, and Platonism, also hold beliefs in divine manifestations or avatars.

2. The Greek god Dionysus is sometimes referred to as the 'incarnation of ecstasy,' as he is believed to bring his followers into a state of divine frenzy.

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Related Concepts

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1. Avatar: A divine descent or manifestation of a deity, often taking the form of an animal or human being.

2. Avatars of Vishnu: Ten major incarnations of the Hindu god Vishnu, including Rama, Krishna, and Buddha.

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Culture

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In Christianity, the belief in the Incarnation of God in Jesus Christ is a central tenet of the faith. In Hinduism, various gods and goddesses are believed to take human form or incarnate in different avatars. In literature and art, the concept of incarnation has been explored in various forms, from religious allegories to mythological tales.

How to Memorize "incarnation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a deity or abstract concept taking on a physical form, such as a god appearing before you in human form.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'incarnation' with the concept of 'manifestation' or 'embodiment'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'I Am God' to remember the meaning of 'incarnation' - 'I' for 'In,' 'A' for 'Avatar,' and 'God' for 'God'.

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