"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.
双语例句
1. These primary mystics recruit disciples and attempt to teach them how to replicate their theophany.
这些原初的神秘家招收弟子,试图教导他们如何复制自己的见神体验.
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2. The Theophany had ended. The Master returned to his normal appearance, no longer transfigured and radiant.