propitiation

Meanings

• noun

  The act of appeasing a god or gods, or making amends for a wrong or injury.

• noun

  The act of conciliating or reconciling an offended person.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with propitiation
expiation , station , vacation

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Variants

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propitiation , propitiations

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Forms

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Propitiations, Propitiating, Propitiation's

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'propitiare,' meaning 'to appease,' 'to conciliate.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'propitiation' comes from the Latin word 'propitiare,' which means 'to appease.'

2. Propitiation was a common practice in ancient Rome, where people would make sacrifices to the gods to seek their favor and protection.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sacrifice: The act of offering something valuable to a deity in exchange for their favor or protection.

2. Atonement: The act of making amends for a wrong or injury, often through penance or restitution.

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Culture

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Propitiation has been a significant practice in various religions and cultures throughout history. In ancient Rome, for example, people would make sacrifices to the gods to seek their favor and protection. In many African and indigenous religions, propitiation involves offerings to the spirits and ancestors. Propitiation is also a common theme in literature, such as in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth,' where Macbeth seeks propitiation for his crimes through various means.

How to Memorize "propitiation"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of making an offering to a deity or seeking forgiveness from an offended person.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'propitiation' with the idea of making amends or seeking forgiveness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the Latin root 'propitiare' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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