a being having superhuman powers and control over a particular part of life or the world
a modest temple built for one of the minor divinities in ancient Greek mythology
In Babylonian and Assyrian artworks, too, feathers are often seen covering the bodies of deities or embellishing royal crowns.
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Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
Foundation Rock also highlights her relationship with other protective deities, consistently linking her power to myths and the spiritual undertone of water.
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Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
Religious identity, too, was communicated via long prayers addressed to personal gods or via images depicting gods and worshippers.
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Serdar Yalçin,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
Dancers in ornate pharaonic costumes -- crowned with golden headpieces and holding scepters -- performed to a live international orchestra, as fireworks and drones depicting ancient gods lit up the sky above.
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