heavenly god; celestial deity; divine being
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heavenly god; celestial deity; divine being in mythology
Refers to divine beings residing in heaven in various mythologies, religions, and folklore. Often contrasted with earthly spirits, demons, or ghosts. Used in both religious contexts and literary descriptions of mythology.
Rén人
men们
xiàng向
tiān天
shén神
qí祈
qiú求
fēng风
tiáo调
yù雨
shùn顺
。
People pray to the heavenly gods for favorable weather and good harvests.
Chuán传
shuō说
zhōng中
de的
tiān天
shén神
yōng拥
yǒu有
wú无
qióng穷
de的
fǎ法
lì力
。
The celestial deities in legends possess infinite magical powers.
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Zhè这
zuò座
miào庙
lǐ里
gòng供
fèng奉
zhe着
duō多
wèi位
tiān天
shén神
。
This temple enshrines many heavenly gods.
Tiān天
shén神
zhèn震
nù怒
，
jiàng降
xià下
léi雷
diàn电
chéng惩
fá罚
è恶
rén人
。
The enraged celestial deity sent thunder and lightning to punish the wicked.