"theonymy" meaning in All languages combined

See theonymy on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From theo- + -onymy. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|theo|onymy}} theo- + -onymy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} theonymy (uncountable)
  1. The names given to gods, collectively. Tags: uncountable Derived forms: literal theonymy Related terms: theonym
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