beast-god

The same reasoning would explain the custom—probably an older one—of putting the beast-god to death annually, as was done with the ram of Thebes.

Chapter 52. Killing the Divine Animal. § 2. Killing the Sacred Ram 1922

The same reasoning would explain the custom-probably an older one-of putting the beast-god to death annually, as was done with the ram of Thebes.

The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion 1922

Of course the ram in this case was simply the beast-god of Thebes, as the wolf was the beast-god of Lycopolis, and the goat was the beast-god of Mendes.

Chapter 52. Killing the Divine Animal. § 2. Killing the Sacred Ram 1922

Of course the ram in this case was simply the beast-god of Thebes, as the wolf was the beast-god of Lycopolis, and the goat was the beast-god of Mendes.

The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion 1922

Of course the ram in this case was simply the beast-god of Thebes, as the wolf was the beast-god of Lycopolis, and the goat was the beast-god of Mendes.

The Golden Bough James George Frazer 1897

The same reasoning would explain the custom -- probably an older one -- of putting the beast-god to death annually, as was done with the ram of Thebes.

The Golden Bough James George Frazer 1897

Now the priestess was standing in front of the beast-god, apparently quite without fear, though her two attendants had fallen back.

The Ivory Child Henry Rider Haggard 1890

Marriage in the clan or gens is prohibited; among many tribes a vestige of the inferential primitive condition is found in the curious prohibition of communications between children-in-law and parents-in-law; the clan taboos are commonly connected with the tutelar beast-god, perhaps represented by

The Siouan Indians 1882

The wrath of some beast-god they worshipp'd there,

Helen of Troy Andrew Lang 1878

Lycopolis, and the goat was the beast-god of Mendes.

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