moon-god

A form of moon god — A personification of the moon worshipped as a god.

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Meanings

nounmoon-god (plural moon-gods)

plural moon-gods

  1. alternativeAlternative form of moon god

    The rise of the patriarchate saw the overpowering of the female goddess by the male god. The moon-god gave place to the sun-god. The tables were turned with a vengeance. Not only was the male granted a share in the phenomenon of generation; he was given the main share.

    1941, George Ryley Scott, Phallic Worship: A History of Sex and Sex Rites in Relation to the Religions of All Races from Antiquity to the Present Day, London: T. Werner Laurie, page 18
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Chicago

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