greek deity
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Definition
Noun: A Greek deity is a god or goddess worshipped in the ancient Greek religion. These beings are part of Greek mythology and are believed to possess supernatural powers, control aspects of the world, and interact with humans.
Usage
The term "Greek deity" is used to refer collectively or individually to the gods and goddesses of the ancient Greek pantheon. It is a formal or academic term often used in discussions of mythology, religion, history, and literature.
Examples
- The story features a Greek deity intervening in human affairs.
- Zeus, Poseidon, and Hera are all well-known Greek deities.
- Scholars study the attributes and myths associated with each Greek deity.
Advanced Usage
- Cultural Reference: The term is used to contrast with deities from other mythologies (e.g., Roman deities, Norse deities).
- Unlike Roman deities, who were often more austere, many Greek deities had very human flaws and emotions.
Variants and Related Words
- God/Goddess: The more general terms; a Greek deity is specifically a Greek god or goddess.
- Olympian: Specifically refers to the twelve major Greek deities who resided on Mount Olympus.
- Titan: Refers to an earlier generation of powerful deities in Greek mythology, preceding the Olympians.
Synonyms
- Hellenic god/goddess
- God of ancient Greece
- Divinity of Greek myth
Antonyms
- Mortal
- Human
- Creature (in the context of mythical beings that are not divine)
Related Phrases
- Pantheon of Greek deities: Refers to the entire collective of these gods and goddesses.
- The pantheon of Greek deities was complex and hierarchical.
Noun
- a deity worshipped by the ancient Greeks