Vegetation deity
deity earth nature worship single tradition · 1
A vegetation deity is a nature deity whose disappearance and reappearance, or life, death and rebirth, embodies the growth cycle of plants. In nature worship, the deity can be a god or goddess with the ability to regenerate itself. A vegetation deity is often a fertility deity.
When
- First attested
- 1800 CE
- Attested period
- 1800 – 1900
- Historical notes
- Discussed in 19th and early 20th century mythography.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Ymir
- syncretized with
- corn spirit
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“A vegetation deity is a nature deity whose disappearance and reappearance, or life, death and rebirth, embodies the growth cycle of plants.”
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