Goddess
/ˈɡɒd.ɛs/noun
A female deity or divine figure.
Did you know?The term 'Goddess' originates from the Old English 'god' but reflects deeper connections to the divine feminine revered in many ancient cultures.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*deywós
“Divine, celestial being.”
Old English
Old English
god
“A male or female deity.”
Middle English
Middle English
goddess
“A female deity or divine being.”
Modern English
English
goddess
“A term used to denote a female deity, embodying power and divinity.”