deity
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The Strait of Hormuz is, by some accounts, named for a Zoroastrian deity destined to emerge victorious after a 9,000-year standoff with an adversary.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
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
Kim Il Sung, who founded and led North Korea for more than 45 years, is effectively seen as a deity in the country, according to experts.
From BBC ● May 5, 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
There is a Peruvian deity, painted on a clay pot dating from around A.D.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
Several scholars have described the destruction of Hindu temples and deities in the Indian subcontinent.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 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 sculptures stand as both witnesses and deities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 12, 2026
Many devotees also believe the festival honours the divine love of Hindu deities Radha and Krishna.
From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026
Animals associated with female deities display an even more rigid discipline.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
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