subgod en · NOUN
Etymology
From sub- + god.
Meanings
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A lesser or subsidiary god.
Hindus often depict subgods such as Vishnu with multiple arms or heads that allow them more opportunity to protect people.
2004, Marvin Olasky, The Religions Next Door, page 60:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| subgods | Number=Plur | lexicographic |