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theomachy

Syllabification: (the·om·a·chy)
Pronunciation: /THēˈäməkē/

Definition of theomachy

noun (plural theomachies)

  • a war or struggle against God or among or against the gods.

Origin:

late 16th century (denoting fighting against God): from Greek theomakhia, from theos 'god' + -makhia 'fighting'

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