Synonyms of deities

deities

noun

plural of deity

as in gods

a being having superhuman powers and control over a particular part of life or the world

to the ancient Greeks, Zeus was the deity who ruled over the sky and weather, and Poseidon was god of the sea

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gods
• divinities
• spirits
• angels
• demons
• devils
• demigods
• supernaturals

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deities

The Greek myths are rife with petty and meddlesome deities squabbling, playing favorites, punishing harshly, and otherwise wreaking havoc on the lives of mortal men. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 July 2026

The set features merfolk, seals, homarids and deities that rule over the undersea plane of Nauctis amidst tensions brewing between two warring kingdoms. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 17 July 2026

Homer depicts a strange and troubling world, in which human existence is continuously subject to the deliberations and whims of deities who have motives of their own. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 July 2026

Inside, inscriptions bearing Paser's name depict him worshipping various deities inside shrines, as well as seated with his wife before an offering table. — CBS News, 12 July 2026

The ancient epic also includes appearances from various ancient Greek deities, and has been translated into English over 100 times, according to the outlet. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026

Known for his command of ferocious demon-quelling deities, Zhenwu remains a popular deity in Daoist exorcist rituals in places such as Taiwan. — Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

The animals were also chosen as vehicles for deities during processions because of their height. — ABC News, 3 July 2026

Evidence of this lies in the very names of the planets, which represented ancient deities, and of the five bright planets, the one whose color appeared to come closest to that of blood was called Mars in honor of the god of war. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 26 June 2026