selenolatry

Thân thiện

A solitary figure kneels in quiet selenolatry beneath the full moon.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the worship of the moon

Từ đồng nghĩa

• moon-worship