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fish-worship

fish-worship

9.9
The practice of treating fish as sacred in a religion
  • noun
  • /fɪʃ ˈwɜːrʃɪp/
translation icon : culto a los peces
  • Ancient communities along the Nile were known for their practice of fish-worship.

Examples

  • The temple is famous for rituals related to fish-worship that attract many visitors.

  • Historically, fish-worship was prevalent in several Asian cultures.

  • Many cultures engage in fish-worship during their festivals.

  • The ancient temple was dedicated to fish-worship rituals.

  • Many ancient civilizations practiced fish-worship to honor what they considered sacred beings.

  • In some cultures, fish-worship involves elaborate ceremonies to celebrate the fish's divine nature.

  • The community's annual festival highlights fish-worship, showcasing their reverence for aquatic life.

Synonyms

ichthyolatry
vsfish-worship
  • Specialized
9.9

A belief that fish are holy

is the common descriptive phrase for the same religious practice

Surface Forms

fish-worship singular
fish-worships plural

Morphology

fish-worship = fish + worship (transparent) = fish + worship

The meaning is directly derived from combining 'fish' and 'worship', indicating the act of worshipping fish.

Etymology

Fish-worship is made from the simple words fish and worship, where worship means 'to show great respect' or 'treat as holy'. So fish-worship simply means treating fish as sacred beings.