idolatries

Meanings

• Noun

  The act or practice of worshiping a physical object as a god or goddess.

  - "Idolatries were common among ancient civilizations."
  - "The destruction of idolatries was a significant event in Jewish history."

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Synonyms

adoration , reverence , worship

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with idolatries
idolize , compromise , surprise

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Variants

List of all variants of idolatries that leads to same result
idolatries , idolatry , self-idolatries , self-idolatry

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'idolum' meaning image or idol.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'idolatry' is derived from the Greek word 'eidolatria', which means 'worship of images'.

2. Idolatries were often made of materials such as gold, silver, and precious stones.

3. The destruction of the Golden Calf in the Bible is an example of the biblical condemnation of idolatries.

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Related Concepts

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1. Polytheism: The belief in and worship of multiple deities.

2. Iconoclasm: The destruction of religious icons or idols.

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Culture

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Idolatries have been a significant part of various cultures throughout history, particularly in ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome. They were often used as a means of expressing religious devotion and belief in deities. Idolatries have also been depicted in literature, art, and music, such as in Dante's Inferno and Mozart's opera 'Idomeneo'.

How to Memorize "idolatries"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a statue or image being worshipped as a god or goddess.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with ancient civilizations and religious practices.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the etymology of the word: 'idol' + 'worship' = 'idolatries'.

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