theomachy

/θiˈɑm.ə.ki/

UK: /θiˈɒm.ə.ki/

ΘIⱭM · ə · ki (3 syllables)

English Noun

Definition

A fight against the gods, as the mythological battle of the giants against the gods.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek θεομαχία (theomakhía, “battle of the gods”), from θεός (theós, “god”) + μάχη (mákhē, “battle”). Equivalent to theo- + -machy.