Definition

Noun: 1. The worship of the moon: The religious veneration, adoration, or devotion directed towards the moon as a deity or a sacred celestial body. This practice is found in various historical and cultural traditions.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ancient civilizations often practiced moon-worship, holding ceremonies during the full moon.
  • The artifacts provided clear evidence of moon-worship in the region.
  • Some forms of paganism include moon-worship as a core element of their rituals.

Advanced Usage

• As a cultural or anthropological concept: The term is used in academic contexts to describe and categorize specific religious practices.
  • The study focused on the transition from moon-worship to solar deities in the ancient Near East.

Variants and Related Words

• Selenolatry (noun): A more formal, technical synonym for moon-worship, derived from 'Selene', the Greek goddess of the moon.
• Lunar deity (noun): A god or goddess associated with the moon, who may be the object of moon-worship.

Synonyms

• Selenolatry
• Lunar cult
• Adoration of the moon

Related Phrases

• Cult of the moon: A phrase often used interchangeably with moon-worship to describe an organized system of religious veneration focused on the moon.

Noun

1. the worship of the moon