theophany

theophany Definition

the·opha·ny (t̸hē äf′ə nē)

noun pl. -·nies

a manifestation of God or a deity

Etymology: LL(Ec) theophania < Gr theophaneia: see theo- & -phane

theophany Usage Examples

Converse of object

encounter: Guided by Good Purpose, Zoroaster encountered a theophany of the supreme god, Ahuramazda, at the top of a mountain.

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