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Epiphany vs Anagnorisis - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between epiphany and anagnorisis

is that epiphany is a manifestation or appearance of a divine or superhuman being while anagnorisis is the moment in the plot of a drama in which the hero makes a discovery that explains previously unexplained events or situations.

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

    anagnorisis

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia anagnorisis) (anagnorises)
  • The moment in the plot of a drama in which the hero makes a discovery that explains previously unexplained events or situations.