Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
undergod
noun
/ˈəndərˌɡäd/
Definition
A term used to describe an entity or person that serves a lower rank or position under a deity or god.
Examples
- In ancient mythologies, the undergod was often a protector of mortals.
- Many cultures had stories of an undergod who acted as an intermediary between the gods and humans.
Meaning
The concept of an undergod typically implies a being or entity that holds a status beneath a higher divine power, often associated with worship or reverence.
Synonyms
- sub-deity
- lesser god
- minion deity
