theogamy

/θiˈɒɡəmi/

Definitions

1. noun

A mythological or symbolic marriage between a god and a mortal, especially as a ritual or metaphor for the fertilization of the earth.

“The ancient fertility ritual was an example of theogamy, symbolizing the union between the god of the harvest and the earth goddess.”

Synonyms

  • mythological marriage
  • symbolic union

Antonyms

  • atheism
  • secularism