deities
Example Sentences
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Hindus regard Kailash as the abode of deities Shiva and Parvati, while Tibetan Buddhists associate it with Mount Meru, which they say is the centre of the universe.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
Odysseus may have held out hope throughout years of setbacks, obstacles and traps laid by vengeful deities, but the man who plays him on the big screen is no optimist.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
An ever-changing constellation of societies with evolving languages, deities and symbols, the Celts left no extant written records.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
This mix indicates that the sanctuary likely served as an important regional center where multiple deities were honored.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 5, 2026
The only known trace of the Norte Chico deities may be a drawing etched into the face of a gourd.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
