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Teutonic deity

Teutonic deity

9.9
A god or goddess worshipped by ancient people from northern Europe like Odin
  • noun
  • /tuˈtɑnɪk ˈdiːəti/
  • Literature
translation icon : deidad teutónica
  • The Teutonic deity Freyja was associated with love and war.

Examples

  • Odin is one of the best-known Teutonic deities in Norse mythology.

  • Ancient rituals were performed to honor various Teutonic deities during seasonal festivals.

  • Legends of the Teutonic deities have influenced many modern fantasy stories.

  • Many Teutonic deities were associated with nature and war.

  • Many ancient stories feature the gods and goddesses of the Teutonic deity, who played significant roles in the lives of the people.

  • The Teutonic deity Wodan was revered by the tribes for his wisdom and guidance in battle.

  • Festivals were often held in honor of a Teutonic deity to ensure good fortune and protection for the community.

Synonyms

deity
vsTeutonic deity
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A god or goddess that people worship and think has power over part of the world

belongs to a specific ancient Germanic group rather than general worship

Surface Forms

Teutonic deity singular
Teutonic deities plural

Morphology

Teutonic + deity

The meaning is directly compositional: 'Teutonic' specifies the cultural/ethnic origin (Teutons/Germanic) and 'deity' denotes a god, so a B1 learner who knows both words can readily infer 'a god worshipped by the Teutons/ancient Germanic peoples.' This is a standard adjective+noun combination found cross-linguistically and does not involve metaphorical or idiomatic shift.

Etymology

Teutonic deity is made of Teutonic 'old Germanic people' and deity 'a god', so picture tribes in a forest singing and leaving food before a wooden statue of a powerful god like Odin. That's why it means 'a god or goddess worshipped by the ancient Teutons'.