deity

Example Sentences

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It was hard to wrap my head around the notion of it being the same Mami Wata revered by people, including my own ancestors, as a deity.

From Literature

Its titles, from tales of Hindu deities to biographies of freedom fighters, sold in the millions and were translated into multiple regional languages.

From Barron's

Krampus likely evolved from older, pre-Christian deities, just as Christmas absorbed solstice and midwinter customs, the author explained.

From Los Angeles Times

A Cambodian official responded angrily to the destruction of the statue of the Hindu deity Vishnu, after more than two weeks of military clashes between the neighbours.

From Barron's

At the same time, she can’t help laughing at the irony of a deity who arranges things in such a ruefully comic way.

From Los Angeles Times