divinities

plural of divinity
as in deities
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

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  • Rooftops tell their own stories, some adorned with statues of gods and warriors and others with sunbaked locals sipping café con leche.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Now they’re guaranteed one this year, even if the lottery gods smite them twice.
    Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Divinities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divinities. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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