earth-god
Definition
- Noun:
- A deity associated with the earth, fertility, and vegetation: An "earth-god" is a god who is believed to govern or personify the earth, often with powers over soil fertility, plant growth, and agricultural abundance.
Examples
- Noun:
- In many ancient cultures, people worshipped an earth-god to ensure a good harvest.
- The myth described the earth-god as emerging from the soil each spring.
Advanced Usage
- "Earth-god" in comparative mythology: The concept is used to compare similar deities across different cultures, such as the Greek Gaia or the Norse Jörð.
- Scholars often compare the Roman Tellus to other earth-gods from neighboring regions.
Variants and Related Words
- Earth goddess (n): A female deity with similar attributes of earth and fertility.
- Demeter is a well-known earth goddess from Greek mythology.
Synonyms
- Chthonic deity: A god or spirit of the underworld and the earth.
- Vegetation deity: A god specifically associated with plant life and growth.
Related Phrases
- "Cult of the earth-god": Refers to the specific religious practices and rituals dedicated to worshipping such a deity.
- Archaeologists found artifacts linked to the cult of the earth-god.
Related Idioms
- None directly associated with the specific term "earth-god."
Noun
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a god of fertility and vegetation
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