theophany的词源

英文词源

theophany (n.)

"an appearance of God to man," 1630s, from Late Latin theophania, from Greek theos "god" (see theo-) + phainein "to show" (see phantasm). In Middle English "Epiphany" (late 12c.). Ancient Greek Theophaneia was the name of a festival at Delphi during which the statues of Apollo and other gods were displayed to the public.

中文词源

theophany：神灵显灵，观世音显灵

theo-,神，-phany,显现，词源同 epiphany,phantasm.

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