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
Going further back, a sun disk hovered over the ancient Egyptian god Ra, and in Eastern religions a nimbus halo appeared over the Buddha and the Hindu deities.
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Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
The third act, which captures essentially one long showdown among deities of all kinds, is awash with kinetic action.
In a recent interview with Mark Radcliffe on The Folk Show on BBC Radio 2, the former Led Zeppelin frontman described the group’s live performances in starkly human terms – and as far from the flawless rock gods many fans remember.
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Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Who says the football gods don’t have a sense of humor?
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