theomachy

Meaning

Noun

a fight against the gods, as the mythological battle of the giants against the gods
a battle among gods
an opposition to divine will

Origin

From Ancient Greek θεομαχία ("battle of the gods"), from θεός + μάχη. Equivalent to theo- + -machy.

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