theophany
/thē-ˈä-fə-nē/ (ame, mw)
theophany — noun
1. an event in which a god or goddess appears in visible form to a human being, as
an event in which a god or goddess appears in visible form to a human being, as described in religious or mythological stories
Sari learned that Moses saw a theophany when a bush burned without being destroyed.
theophany in a biblical narrative context
Aoi read that Arjuna saw a theophany when Krishna showed his form as the universe.
theophany in Hindu mythology
Manuela told the children that every thunderstorm was a theophany sent by the sky god.
The theology students read ancient accounts of theophanies from several different world religions.
Hamza visited an old stone temple in Greece where a theophany was said to have taken place long ago.
- divine manifestation
broader term; any sign or display of divine presence, not necessarily visual
- epiphany
in Christian tradition, specifically the manifestation of Christ; also used more broadly for sudden insight
- apparition
a ghostly or supernatural appearance, but not necessarily of a deity
- revelation
divine truth or knowledge disclosed, often through words rather than visual form
文法句型
theophany + of [deity/god/goddess]
theophany + to [person]
用法筆記
Countable noun; most common in academic writing about religion and mythology. Often followed by 'of' plus a deity name (e.g. a theophany of Zeus). Refers to specific events in sacred texts rather than general personal spiritual experiences.