Pantheon: meaning, definitions and examples

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pantheon

 

[ ˈpænθiˌɒn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mythology group

Pantheon refers to all the gods of a particular mythology or religion. It can also denote a temple dedicated to all gods. The term is often used in literature and religious studies to describe the collective deities worshipped within a specific culture. In a broader sense, it describes an esteemed group of people held in high regard for their contributions in various domains, such as the arts or sciences.

Synonyms

deity assembly, deity group, gods

Examples of usage

  • The Greek pantheon includes Zeus, Hera, and Poseidon.
  • She studied the pantheon of Roman gods.
  • The hall was filled with statues representing the pantheon of literature.
  • In Hinduism, the pantheon includes many deities like Vishnu and Shiva.

Translations

Translations of the word "pantheon" in other languages:

🇵🇹 panteão

🇮🇳 पंथियन

🇩🇪 Pantheon

🇮🇩 panteon

🇺🇦 пантheon

🇵🇱 panteon

🇯🇵 パンテオン

🇫🇷 panthéon

🇪🇸 panteón

🇹🇷 panteon

🇰🇷 팬테온

🇸🇦 بانثيون

🇨🇿 panteon

🇸🇰 panteón

🇨🇳 万神殿

🇸🇮 panteon

🇮🇸 panteon

🇰🇿 пантен

🇬🇪 პანთეონი

🇦🇿 panteon

🇲🇽 panteón

Word origin

The word 'pantheon' is derived from the Greek word 'pantheion' ('πᾶν θεῖον'), which means 'all gods.' This term was originally used to denote a temple in ancient Rome that was dedicated to all traditional deities of the Roman Empire. The Pantheon in Rome, constructed in the early 2nd century AD and still standing today, is one of the best-preserved ancient Roman buildings and an architectural marvel. The concept evolved to include the collective assembly of deities in various mythological traditions. Over time, it has also come to refer to a group of distinguished individuals in any field, as cultures acknowledge their significant contributions and achievements. Thus, the term reflects both religious and cultural reverence, illustrating humanity's efforts to recognize and honor influential figures and divine entities.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,979, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.