die Götterverehrung
Translation
worship of gods, deification, polytheistic worship
Examples
Die Götterverehrung war im alten Griechenland zentral.
The worship of gods was central in ancient Greece.
Grammar Patterns
die Götterverehrung + verb ...played an important role Die Götterverehrung spielte eine große Rolle.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Anbetung (adoration), der Kult (cult); Antonyms: der Monotheismus (monotheism)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Götter' (gods, plural of Gott) and 'Verehrung' (worship, adoration).
Memory Tips
Think of 'gods' and 'revering' them. It literally means 'gods-revering' or 'gods-worship'.