deity
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When Michael wonders whether the “Home Alone” star is meant to be the deity, she clarifies—sort of.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Many Hindus believe Ayodhya to be the birthplace of deity Ram.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
It was designed in the shape of Quetzalcoatl, or the “Feathered Serpent,” an Aztec deity and symbol of rebirth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
At the heart of it is the Koothandavar Temple where ostracised transgender community members from across India come to honour the Hindu deity Aravan -- and to enjoy a brief oasis of freedom.
From Barron's ● May 3, 2026
“Be prepared to tell us about the deity of your choice.”
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
Priests used this odd object, divided into zones inscribed with the name of a god, as a teaching tool: In a sacrificed animal, departures from the liver’s usual features were viewed as messages from deities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
Despite the abundance of material, it remains difficult to determine exactly which deities were worshipped.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 5, 2026
Many devotees also believe the festival honours the divine love of Hindu deities Radha and Krishna.
From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026
Krampus likely evolved from older, pre-Christian deities, just as Christmas absorbed solstice and midwinter customs, the author explained.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 25, 2025
The Ganesha is one of the oldest and most familiar Hindu deities, possessing a fat human body, four human arms, and the head of a cheerful-looking elephant.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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