lunar deity

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A lunar deity or moon deity is a deity who represents the Moon, or an aspect of it. These deities can have a variety of functions and traditions depending upon the culture, but they are often related. Lunar deities and Moon worship can be found throughout most of recorded history in various forms.

When

First attested
3000 BCE
Attested period
-3000 – 2020
Historical notes
Moon worship attested throughout recorded history.

Sources

wikipedia (1)

Source passages

“A lunar deity or moon deity is a deity who represents the Moon, or an aspect of it. These deities can have a variety of functions and traditions depending upon the culture, but they are often related. Lunar deities and Moon worship can be found throughout most of recorded history in various forms.”

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