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as in god
a being having superhuman powers and control over a particular part of life or the world
to the ancient Greeks, Zeus was the deity who ruled over the sky and weather, and Poseidon was god of the sea
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as in divinity
the quality or state of being divine
the repudiation of the claim of deity by the Japanese emperor after the end of World War II
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In another sign of differing views here, McIntosh charged that a new public artwork depicted the horned demonic deity Baphomet.
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Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
Cultures historically found in the neighborhood are represented by artwork lining a gravel walking trail, depicting stories of water deities and spirits, like Atabey the fresh water goddess of the Taíno people, native inhabitants of the Caribbean islands, as well as Chaac, the Mayan god of rain.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
The star, who voices the braggadocious Polynesian deity Maui in both Moana and Moana 2, has revealed the true nature of his hulking physique in the upcoming live-action version of the princess story.
—EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
The exhibition includes sculpture, drawings and prints, as well as a series of her signature neons that light up the façade of the historic house depicting animals, ice creams, Hindu deities and mythological creatures.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
Cultures historically found in the neighborhood are represented by artwork lining a gravel walking trail, depicting stories of water deities and spirits, like Atabey the fresh water goddess of the Taíno people, native inhabitants of the Caribbean islands, as well as Chaac, the Mayan god of rain.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
The star, who voices the braggadocious Polynesian deity Maui in both Moana and Moana 2, has revealed the true nature of his hulking physique in the upcoming live-action version of the princess story.
—EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
The exhibition includes sculpture, drawings and prints, as well as a series of her signature neons that light up the façade of the historic house depicting animals, ice creams, Hindu deities and mythological creatures.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Deity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deity. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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