The goddess
Example: The goddess was worshiped by many ancient people.
Definition
"The goddess" refers to a female deity worshiped in various religions and mythologies, often embodying aspects of nature, fertility, or power. The term highlights a divine female figure revered by ancient cultures for her supernatural influence and sacred status.
Etymology
The term "the goddess" originates from the Old English word 'goddes,' the feminine form of 'god,' which means a divine being. The suffix '-ess' was added to indicate female gender. Did you know? The use of 'goddess' became more common during medieval times to distinguish female deities from male gods.
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"The goddess" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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