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goddess  

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  • The term goddess refers to a feminine deity, both as an abstract concept of the divine (analogous to god) and in reference to a particular deity. Goddesses were prominent in ancient religions in many parts of the world and have continued to play an important role in Asian religions, particularly Hinduism. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Religion; Goddess]

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