theo-, the-, -theism, -theist, -theistic
(Greek: God, god, deity, divine)
theotechny
The introduction of divine or supernatural beings in the construction of a drama or epic; such beings collectively.
theoteleology, theoteleological
The doctrine of the divine direction of nature to an appointed end.
theotherapy
The treatment of an ailment with prayer or religious exercises.
theotropic
1. Inclined toward religion.
2. People yearning to connect their mundane lives to the beyond.
2. People yearning to connect their mundane lives to the beyond.
theurgist
One who practices the art of securing the intervention of supernatural powers in human affairs.
theurgy
1. Intervention of supernatural or divine powers in human affairs.
2. The art of securing the intervention of supernatural or divine powers in human affairs.
3. Magic with the help of benevolent spirits, as practiced by Neo-Platonists.
2. The art of securing the intervention of supernatural or divine powers in human affairs.
3. Magic with the help of benevolent spirits, as practiced by Neo-Platonists.
tritheism
1. Belief in three gods, especially the belief or doctrine that the Christian Trinity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit consist of three distinct divinities.
2. The belief that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are three separate and distinct gods; considered to be heretical in orthodox Christianity.
2. The belief that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are three separate and distinct gods; considered to be heretical in orthodox Christianity.
tritheist
A person who believes in tritheism.
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zootheism
1. The belief that an animal is a god and the worship of that animal.
2. The attribution of a deity to animals.
2. The attribution of a deity to animals.
People are worshiping a golden bull which is just one example of many similar zootheistic religions from the past and in the present.
zootheist
1. One who believes a god is in the form of an animal.
2. Someone who worships animal gods.
2. Someone who worships animal gods.
zootheology
The study of god-animals or the study of animal deities and their worship.
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Related religious-word units: church; dei-, div-; ecclesi-; fanati-; hiero-; idol-;-olatry; zelo-.
