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deity [ˈdiːıtı] N

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the D-
上帝 shàngdì

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The codices demonstrate that deities were permanently being arranged and rearranged according to cultic criteria which usually are not immediately accessible to us.
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Her many aspects may have a puzzling number of interrelationships with other deities and pantheons.
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Deities, or heroes grasping lionesses, cattle, griffins, or other "imaginary" creatures are sometimes found.
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A centrally placed large wooden carving covers all three levels, behind the shrines; a large number of wooden carvings mostly depict wrathful looking protective deities.
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Their ability to commune with deities via prayer occasionally extricates them from peril, but can also put them in it.
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Droughts, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, etc. were seen as a sign of anger or displeasure by deities, and sacrifices were supposed to lessen the divine ire.
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The reconstructionists, like their ancient forbears, honour the deities particular to their country of origin.
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It is also used to refer to spirits, including the household deities, deceased ancestors, nature-spirits nymphs and "diwatas" (dryads).
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According to different secret protocols followed from time immemorial in the temple, the provision is there for changing of the deities.
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On the eve of Chinese New Year, members from various communities gather to receive blessings and to burn incense in worship of the deities.
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