minor deity

Examples (10)

• In Greek mythology, Pan was a minor deity of the wild.
• The ancient temple was dedicated to a local, minor deity of harvest.
• In the fantasy novel, the protagonist seeks help from a forgotten minor deity living in the forest.
• Scholars debate whether this figure was a supreme god or simply a minor deity.
• Each village had its own protector, often a minor deity with specific powers.
• The hero will have to appease a minor deity to cross the river safely.
• The villagers were making offerings to a minor deity of fertility, hoping for a good crop.
• The pantheon included twelve major gods and a host of minor deities who governed smaller aspects of life.
• Can a minor deity truly challenge the power of an Olympian god?
• Although only a minor deity, her influence over the local springs was immense.