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numen | numinous |

As a noun numen

is a divinity, especially a local or presiding god.

As an adjective numinous is

related to a numen; indicating the presence of a divinity.

numen

English

Noun

(numina)
  • a divinity, especially a local or presiding god
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    • See also

    * numinous * numinal ----

    numinous

    English

    (wikipedia numinous)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Related to a numen; indicating the presence of a divinity
  • Awe-inspiring; evoking a sense of the transcendent, mystical or sublime.
    • All quests are concerned with a numinous object, e.g. the Holy Grail

    Derived terms

    * numinosity * numinously * numinousness