Phrases with «local gods»

The phrase "local gods" refers to gods or deities that are worshipped within a specific region or locality. These gods are believed to have power and influence over that particular area, and are often specific to the culture and traditions of the people who live there. Full definition

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Sentences with «local gods»

Cheerfully they had represented local gods of vegetation in the sacred marriage rites and cheerfully submitted themselves to the knife when their year was up. (firstthings.com)
The fires of faith burn hot, as local gods come under attack from a universal church that offers a stark choice - God or the Sword? (bluesnews.com)
While Engels in both Anti-Dühring and Dialectics of Nature viewed the evolution of religion from local gods to monotheism as a preparation for the scientific abolition of God, Teilhard adhered to the same sequence and to the same supercession of the anthropomorphic residue of earlier times, but with a difference. (religion-online.org)
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Phrases with «local gods»

Sentences with «local gods»

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