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moon-worship

moon-worship

9.9
An act of praying to the moon as if it were a god
  • noun
  • /muːn ˈwɜːrʃɪp/
translation icon : culto a la luna
  • Many cultures have their own forms of moon-worship.

Examples

  • The ancient tribe practiced moon-worship during the full moon.

  • The ritual of moon-worship involved offerings made to the lunar deity every full moon.

  • Archaeological evidence suggests that moon-worship was common in early Mesopotamia.

  • Some ancient cultures practiced moon-worship as part of their religious traditions.

  • In ancient cultures, moon-worship often involved rituals held during full moons.

  • Many native tribes practiced moon-worship, believing the moon influenced their crops.

  • The festival of lights was closely tied to moon-worship and celebrated lunar phases.

Synonyms

selenolatry
vsmoon-worship
9.9

To worship the moon as a god

is the common phrase for the same religious practice

How Religious

organized religion
  • US
15 3.9
moon-worship
9.9
atheism
198 5.8

Surface Forms

moon-worship singular
moon-worships plural

Morphology

moon-worship = moon + worship (transparent) = moon + worship

The compound is a straightforward combination meaning 'worship of the moon', which learners who know 'moon' and 'worship' can readily understand.

Etymology

Moon-worship is a compound of moon and worship. The word worship originally meant 'honor' or 'worth', so moon-worship literally means giving 'honor' to the moon, which explains why it describes the religious practice of treating the moon as a god.