What is another word for dagon?

Pronunciation: [dˈaɡɒn] (IPA)

"Dagon" is a term that has not been widely used in modern language, and therefore, there are not many synonyms for it. Dagon was a Mesopotamian deity worshipped by ancient people before the Christian era. Some of the possible synonyms for the term "dagon" can be "Mesopotamian deity," "pagan god," or "idol." While there are no synonyms that directly replace the meaning of the word "dagon," other terms with similar significance would be "heathen deity" or "false god". These alternative expressions are commonly used within religious studies, but when it comes to describing the ancient god "Dagon," it is best to stick to the original term.

Synonyms for Dagon:

What are the hypernyms for Dagon?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    legendary creature, mythical being, mythical creature.

Usage examples for Dagon

If any one wants to have the wrinkles rolled out of his soul-let him go and rest in the quiet, and sun, and simple beauty of the Shwey dagon Pagoda, with its tapering golden spire and the blue sky above.
"From Edinburgh to India & Burmah"
William G. Burn Murdoch
There are besides temples and fanes, many solid bell-shaped pagodas of the Shwey dagon type.
"From Edinburgh to India & Burmah"
William G. Burn Murdoch
I must come back; on this journey I have already seen so much on the way here-some day I will come out direct and paint this one scene, and perhaps one or two in the Shwey dagon Pagoda-"if I'm spaired," as they say in the lowlands, instead of knocking under the table.
"From Edinburgh to India & Burmah"
William G. Burn Murdoch

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