Example Sentences

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"If someone chants the name of Mother Bonbibi, she will save his life from tigers, snakes, and crocodiles," said villager Ashutosh Mandal, 63, referring to a deity whose idol is worshipped at temples.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

It's why he's still worshipped today - from the stadium bearing his name to the dizzying Quartieri Spagnoli streets lined with murals and memorabilia.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

They worshipped in a two-bedroom apartment while the group raised money to build a more permanent mosque—a spiritual home that would deepen their roots in their hometown.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

Despite the abundance of material, it remains difficult to determine exactly which deities were worshipped.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Half gods are worshipped in wine and flowers.

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston