selenolatry
Definition
- Noun:
- The worship of the moon: "Selenolatry" refers to the religious or ritualistic adoration, reverence, or veneration of the moon as a deity or celestial power.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ancient selenolatry was common in many early agricultural societies.
- The rituals involved in their selenolatry were performed during the full moon.
Advanced Usage
- As a specific term in comparative religion: The word is used in academic contexts to categorize and discuss moon-centered religious practices distinct from other forms of nature worship.
- The scholar's paper contrasted the selenolatry of the region with the more prevalent solar cults.
Variants and Related Words
- Selenolatrous (adj): Pertaining to or characterized by the worship of the moon.
- The selenolatrous ceremonies were held in open-air temples.
Synonyms
- Lunar worship: The adoration of the moon.
- Moon worship: Reverence for the moon.
Word Origin and Notes
- Etymology: The word is formed from the Greek "selēnē" (moon) and "-latry" (worship). It is a specialized, formal term.
Noun
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the worship of the moon
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