Goddess
Goddess
Goddess (/ˈɡɒdɪs/; from Old English: god, and -ess, a feminine suffix) is a female deity in polytheistic religions. Goddesses have been linked with virtues such as beauty, love, motherhood and fertility. They have also been associated with ideas such as war, creation, and death.
Etymology
The term goddess is derived from Old English god, which is itself derived from the Proto-Germanic *ǥuđán. The suffix -ess is a feminine ending in English, used to form nouns denoting female persons.
Related Terms
- Deity: A supernatural being, like a god or goddess, that is worshipped by people who believe it controls or exerts force over some aspect of the world.
- Polytheism: The belief in or worship of more than one god.
- Monotheism: The belief in the existence of only one god that created the world, is all-powerful and intervenes in the world.
- Pantheon (religion): All the gods of a people or religion collectively.
- Mythology: A collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition.
Pronunciation
- UK: /ˈɡɒdɪs/
- US: /ˈɡɑːdɪs/
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Goddess
- Wikipedia's article - Goddess
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