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Epigraphy vs Epiphany - What's the difference?

epigraphy | epiphany |

As nouns the difference between epigraphy and epiphany

is that epigraphy is inscriptions collectively while epiphany is the appearance of jesus christ to the three magi on the twelfth day after christmas.

epigraphy

English

(wikipedia epigraphy)

Noun

(-)
  • inscriptions collectively
  • the study or decipherment of inscriptions, especially of ancient ones

    • Related terms

    * epigraph * epigrapher or epigraphist

    epiphany

    English

    Noun

    (epiphanies)
  • A manifestation or appearance of a divine or superhuman being.
  • An illuminating realization or discovery, often resulting in a personal feeling of elation, awe, or wonder.
  • (Christianity) Season or time of the Christian church year from the Epiphany feast day to Mardi Gras (Shrove Tuesday), the day before Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent (See Epiphany).

    • Synonyms

    * (illuminating realization or discovery) aha moment, enlightenment, nirvana, satori

    See also

    * Advent * Christmas * eureka * Twelve Days of Christmas