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Deicide

Definition:

The term "deicide" refers to the act of killing a god, particularly in a religious or mythological context.

Senses:

1. Religious context: The killing of a specific deity.
2. Mythological context: The act of killing a god, often resulting in the downfall or destruction of a deity.

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• Books on Mythology
• History of Religion

Sample Sentences:

1. Noun - Religious context:

According to ancient mythology, the deicide of the god Zeus resulted in chaos and the fall of Mount Olympus.

2. Noun - Mythological context:

The hero's quest was to be the sole survivor in a deicide, overthrowing and annihilating the pantheon of deities.

3. Verb - Popular usage:

Some critics argue that the rise of science in modern society has led to a gradual deicide of religious beliefs among the younger generation.

4. Noun - Local usage:

In the small village, the discovery of an ancient artifact sparked a deicide, as the locals believed that it held the power to kill their village deity.