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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHierography
/ˌhaɪəˈɒɡrəfi/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The writing or recording of sacred texts or religious literature.
"The hierography of ancient civilizations provides insight into their spiritual beliefs." - 2
A specific genre of writing that focuses on religious themes or subjects.
"Many authors have contributed to the hierography of various faiths throughout history."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'hierography' is derived from the Greek roots 'hieros' meaning 'sacred' and 'graphia' meaning 'writing'. It has evolved from its original context of sacred writing in ancient religious texts to encompass a broader meaning related to the writing of sacred or religious subjects.
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Hiérogaphie
Transliteration: i.e. 'i-e-ro-ga-fi'
"La hiérogaphie des civilisations anciennes offre un aperçu de leurs croyances spirituelles."
Hierographie
Transliteration: i.e. 'hi-e-ro-gra-fi'
"Die Hierographie antiker Zivilisationen gibt Einblick in ihren Glauben."
Hierografia
Transliteration: i.e. 'i-e-ro-gra-fi-a'
"La hierografia delle civiltà antiche fornisce informazioni sulle loro credenze spirituali."
Hierografía
Transliteration: i.e. 'i-e-ro-gra-fi-a'
"La hierografía de las civilizaciones antiguas ofrece una visión de sus creencias espirituales."
Hierografia
Transliteration: i.e. 'i-e-ro-gra-fi-a'
"A hierografia das civilizações antigas oferece uma visão de suas crenças espirituais."
पवित्र लेखन
Transliteration: Pavitra Lekhan
"प्राचीन सभ्यताओं की पवित्र लेखन उनके आध्यात्मिक विश्वासों की जानकारी प्रदान करता है।"
神圣写作
Transliteration: Shénshèng xiězuò
"古代文明的神圣写作提供了对其精神信仰的洞察。"
신성한 글쓰기
Transliteration: Sinseonghan geulsseugi
"고대 문명의 신성한 글쓰기는 그들의 영적 신념에 대한 통찰을 제공합니다."
神聖な文書
Transliteration: Shinsei na bunsho
"古代文明の神聖な文書は、彼らの精神的信念についての洞察を提供します。"
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