Goddesses: meaning, definitions and examples
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goddesses
[ ˈɡɑːdɪsɪz ]
mythology
Female deities, often depicted as beautiful and powerful beings with supernatural abilities, worshipped in various religions and mythologies.
Synonyms
deities, divine females, female spirits
Examples of usage
- The Greek goddesses Aphrodite, Athena, and Hera were believed to have control over love, wisdom, and marriage respectively.
- In Hindu mythology, the goddess Lakshmi is associated with wealth and prosperity.
Translations
Translations of the word "goddesses" in other languages:
🇵🇹 deusas
🇮🇳 देवियाँ
🇩🇪 Göttinnen
🇮🇩 dewi
🇺🇦 богині
🇵🇱 boginie
🇯🇵 女神たち (megamitachi)
🇫🇷 déesses
🇪🇸 diosas
🇹🇷 tanrıçalar
🇰🇷 여신들 (yeosindeul)
🇸🇦 إلهات (ilahaat)
🇨🇿 bohyně
🇸🇰 bohyne
🇨🇳 女神们 (nǚshénmen)
🇸🇮 boginje
🇮🇸 gyðjur
🇰🇿 құдайлар
🇬🇪 ღვთისმშობლები (ghvtismshobebi)
🇦🇿 tanrıçalar
🇲🇽 diosas
Word origin
The word 'goddesses' originates from the Old English word 'god' meaning 'supreme being' or 'deity' and the suffix '-ess' which is used to form feminine nouns. The concept of goddesses has been present in various mythologies and religions throughout history, with different cultures worshipping female deities for their roles in creation, nature, and other aspects of life.