sacred marriage

language: en

definitions

  1. A ritual or symbolic union between a deity and a human, or between two gods, often representing fertility or cosmic harmony (Hieros Gamos).
    en: A ritual or symbolic union between a deity and a human, or between two gods, often representing fertility or cosmic harmony (Hieros Gamos).
  2. The mystical or spiritual union of the human soul with the divine or God.
    en: The mystical or spiritual union of the human soul with the divine or God.
  3. A marriage viewed as a holy covenant or a religious sacrament.
    en: A marriage viewed as a holy covenant or a religious sacrament.

examples

  1. The ancient myth describes the sacred marriage of the sky god and the earth goddess.

    The ancient myth describes the sacred marriage of the sky god and the earth goddess.

  2. The mystic described the soul's journey toward a sacred marriage with the divine.

    The mystic described the soul's journey toward a sacred marriage with the divine.

  3. For many religious communities, marriage is considered a sacred marriage blessed by God.

    For many religious communities, marriage is considered a sacred marriage blessed by God.