divinities

Definition of divinitiesnext
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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Noun
  • Her book begins with a consideration of birth practices among women from the Minoan civilization—Bronze Age inhabitants of the island of Crete, whose deities included a goddess of childbirth.
    Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
  • That soft reboot of the franchise picked up with Kratos, a Spartan warrior who killed Ares and became the new Greek god of war in previous entries, living in Scandinavia in the realm of the Norse deities.
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026
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  • The Marvel Cinematic Universe (2011 - present) With its sorcerers, gods, and talking raccoons, the MCU doesn't usually get too hung up on academic rigor.
    Richard Edwards, Space.com, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Suddenly though, Artemis had to cut off this fling, because gods and goddesses were not supposed to have romances with mortals.
    Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
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“Divinities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divinities. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

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