earth-born
Adjective - Mortal or of the earth: "earth-born" describes something that is born from the earth, often implying a connection to the physical world, mortality, or the human condition. In mythology or theology, it can refer to beings that originate from the earth itself. - Earthly or worldly: It can also mean something that is of this world, as opposed to divine or celestial.
- (Mortal beings, born of the earth, could not comprehend the divine realm.)
- (Beings that originated directly from the ground in mythological stories.)
- (Worldly, materialistic ambitions.)
"earth-born and heaven-bound": a poetic contrast between mortal existence and spiritual aspiration.
- The poet wrote of the soul's journey from earth-born struggles to heavenly peace. (From worldly troubles to divine rest.)
"the earth-born race": a phrase used in mythology to describe the first humans or creatures created from the earth.
- Hesiod described the earth-born race of men in his works. (The original human beings, according to Greek myth.)
Earth (n): the planet or ground.
- The earth is our home. (The planet we live on.)
Born (adj): brought into existence.
- She was born in a small village. (She came into life there.)
Earthly (adj): of or relating to the earth; not heavenly.
- Earthly pleasures are temporary. (Worldly joys are fleeting.)
Earthbound (adj): confined to the earth; unable to leave it.
- The earthbound bird cannot fly to the moon. (The bird is limited to the ground.)
- Mortal: subject to death; human.
- Worldly: concerned with ordinary life rather than spiritual matters.
- Terrestrial: of or relating to the earth.
Down to earth: practical and realistic.
- She is very down to earth despite her fame. (She is grounded and sensible.)
Move heaven and earth: to make every possible effort.
- He moved heaven and earth to find a cure. (He tried everything possible.)