miraculous thing; supernatural object; deity
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2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
miraculous thing; supernatural object; sacred artifact; wonder
literaryLiterary term referring to objects with magical, divine, or extraordinary properties, often found in mythology or religious contexts.
Dragons are regarded as divine creatures in traditional Chinese culture.
Ancient legends say that primordial sacred objects are hidden in this mountain.
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This jade artifact has been regarded as a sacred object and enshrined in the temple for hundreds of years.
noun
deity; immortal; divine being; god
literaryRefers to gods, immortals, or supernatural beings in religious, mythological, or literary contexts.
Taoism holds that various deities dwell in famous mountains.
The ancients believed that these deities controlled the fortunes and misfortunes of the human world.
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The legendary deities each guard their own duties, maintaining the order of heaven and earth.