worshiped

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Legend has it that the lion-headed figure protected the country from invasions and was worshiped as a god of war in the ancient Nubian kingdoms of Kush.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

In it, a government scientist discovers that a scaly creature worshiped by island villagers as a sea god has grown to a monstrosity that dwarfs tall buildings.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

Remember Belichick, still worshiped as a gridiron Obi-Wan, pooh-poohing Maye on draft night less than two years ago, mocking comparisons to Josh Allen and fretting that Maye hadn’t played very much in college?

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

Isis symbolizes healing and maternal love and was worshiped from England to Afghanistan during the time of the Roman Empire.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2025

Though his siblings worshiped in a variety of ways, Zeitoun was perhaps the most devout, missing none of his daily prayers.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers