theomachy

[ thee-om-uh-kee ]

noun

, plural the·om·a·chies.

1. a battle with or among the gods.

theomachy

/ θɪˈɒməkɪ /

noun

1. a battle among the gods or against them

Word History and Origins

Origin of theomachy¹

1560–70; < Late Latin theomachia < Greek theomachia. See theo-, -machy

Word History and Origins

Origin of theomachy¹

C16: from Greek theomakhia, from theo- + makhē battle