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Goddesses: meaning, definitions and examples

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goddesses

 

[ ˈɡɑːdɪsɪz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,597, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.