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fish-worship

/ˈfɪʃ ˌwɜː.ʃɪp/

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noun

/ˈfɪʃ ˌwɜː.ʃɪp/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее религиозное или духовное почитание рыб как божеств или священных существ.

A noun referring to the religious or spiritual veneration of fish as deities or sacred beings.

uncountable

  1. Worship of fishC1formal

    The religious or spiritual practice of revering fish as sacred beings or symbols.

    ruПоклонение рыбам

    • Ancient cultures sometimes practiced fish-worship, believing fish to be messengers of the gods.
    • Fish-worship is a rare but documented phenomenon in certain coastal communities.
    • The temple was dedicated to fish-worship, with offerings made daily.

    Synonymsichthyolatry