Snake God (Noun)
Meaning
A god of voodoo cults of African origin worshipped especially in West Indies.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The ritual was led by a high priestess invoking the power of the snake god to heal the ailing member of the community.
- Legends told of a snake god slithering through the darkness to bring vengeance upon the enemies of the voodoo cult.
- According to voodoo lore, the snake god would impart magical powers upon those who worshiped it with devotion and offerings.
- Worshipers of the snake god often employed snake imagery and symbolism in their rituals to connect with the divine being.
- In a trance, a voodoo practitioner would often claim to be possessed by the snake god, speaking in a tongue and performing mystical acts.