theophagy

/θiːˈɒfədʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

the practice of eating the flesh of gods or supernatural beings, especially as an act of worship

“In ancient cultures, theophagy was often associated with the consumption of sacred animals.”

2. noun

the eating or devouring of anything divine

“The concept of theophagy extends beyond human deities to the consumption of other divine entities.”

Synonyms

  • divine consumption
  • supernatural eating

Antonyms

  • profanity
  • secularism