nounpl: deities (already plural form)
deidades
1. plural of deity; gods or goddesses, divine beings worshipped in religions
Ancient Egyptian deities were often depicted with animal heads.
As deidades do Antigo Egito frequentemente eram retratadas com cabeças de animais.
2. supreme beings or powers in religious or mythological systems
The deities in Greek mythology had distinct personalities and powers.
As deidades da mitologia grega tinham personalidades e poderes distintos.
3. objects of worship or veneration
In polytheistic religions, people pray to multiple deities.
Nas religiões politeístas, as pessoas rezam para múltiplas deidades.
In Brazil, the term 'deidades' is frequently used in discussions of Afro-Brazilian religions like Candomblé and Umbanda, where it refers to the orixás (divine spirits). In the USA, 'deities' is commonly used in academic, comparative religious, and mythological discussions. The term remains neutral and scholarly across both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
multiple deities to worship - ter vários deuses para servir (having conflicting loyalties)
worship false deities - adorar falsos deuses (follow misguided beliefs)
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