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Goddesses

Verb / ˈgɑ:dʌsɪz / Another word for goddesses — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Goddesses are female deities in various religions and mythologies.

Synonyms & similar words

goddess deities divinities immortals spirits angels saints idols icons figures nymphs fairies sirens mermaids gorgons harpies witches enchantresses sorceresses

Example sentences

  1. The goddesses of love and beauty were Aphrodite and Venus.
  2. Isis was a powerful goddess in ancient Egyptian mythology.
  3. The goddesses of war were fierce and feared by many.
  4. Hera was the queen of all goddesses in Greek mythology.
  5. The goddesses of agriculture were worshipped for their ability to provide food and sustenance.

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  • "I am a feminist because I feel endangered, psychically and physically, by this society and because I believe that the women's movement is saying that we have come to an edge of history when men - insofar as they are embodiments of the patriarchical idea - have become dangerous to children and other living things, themselves included." - Adrienne Rich
  • "The goddess is not just a symbol, she is a living reality, the ground of being itself." - Starhawk
  • "In every woman there lives a powerful force, filled with good instincts, passionate creativity, and ageless knowing. She is the Wild Woman, who represents the instinctual nature of women." - Clarissa Pinkola Estés

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